SALEM, Va. - The Glenville State Softball team moved on to day three of the MEC Tournament today after falling to West Liberty, 4-1, in game one but bouncing back with a 4-2 victory over Point Park. At (2-1) in the tournament, the Pioneers are one of four remaining teams in the field.
Game One - GSU 1 | WLU 4
A scoreless first wouldn't be repeated in the second inning as West Liberty used a two out, 2-RBI single that hardly dropped in centerfield to take a 2-0 lead. Both squads put runners in scoring position in the following innings, however neither team could plate another run until the 6th inning when the Hilltoppers put a two spot on the board on a double. The Pioneers threatened in the bottom half of the 6th, scoring a run on an obstruction call but that's all they could plate, making it 4-1 going into the final stanza. West Liberty didn't allow GSU to threaten again, securing the victory.
Box Score
West Liberty
Jaden Conrad led the Hilltoppers with three hits while Kayla Macuso and Sydney Johnson both recorded two RBIs. Ashlyn Tapman received the win, going 5.1 innings and allowing one run (unearned) on three hits and two walks. Kadence Pettit came out in relief and recorded the save.
Glenville State
Three different Pioneers combined for the three team hits. Kylie Burdick took the loss, going six innings and giving up two runs (earned) on 10 hits and no walks. Meghan Stump also pitched in relief.
Game Two - GSU 4 | PPU 2
Point Park came out firing, opening the nightcap with two RBI singles to take an early 2-0 lead. A defensive standstill would take place up until the fifth inning, when Addison Aguiniga and Shelby McDaniels produced RBIs to make it a 2-2 ballgame. The next inning, Hannah Howe gave GSU their first lead of the day with an RBI single and then scored on an error, allowing the Pioneers to boast a two-run lead going into the 7th. After a leadoff single and a fielder's choice in the final inning by PPU, Glenville State pulled out the win with their defense doubling up Point Park for the final outs.
Box Score
Point Park
Two Pioneers led the way with two hits while Mia Arndt and Emma Henry had an RBI each. After coming out of the bullpen, Jaylyn Mullenax took the loss, surrendering two runs (one earned) on three hits.
Glenville State
Delaney Warnick and Addison Aguiniga produced two hits apiece with Aguiniga, Shelby McDaniels and Hannah Howe all picking an RBI each. Kylie Burdick notched win #21 in another complete game, giving up two runs (earned) on 11 hits and no walks.
Up Next For The Pioneers
The Pioneers face off with Charleston at noon tomorrow (May 2). With a win, the Pioneers would take on the loser of West Liberty / Fairmont State at 2:30 p.m. for a spot in the MEC Championship. With a loss against UC, the Pioneers would be eliminated from the tournament.
