Murray State University Athletics
Murray State
Centenary (LA)
Softball Falls In Final Game of Ole Miss Classic
2/28/2010 9:00:00 PM | Softball
The Murray State softball team fell in its final game of the Ole Miss Classic to Centenary, 4-2, in Oxford, Miss.
The Racers were led by juniors Jenna Bradley and Stephanie Mattocks. Bradley recorded her first career homerun in the sixth inning, while Mattocks tallied a team-high two hits, including a double to score MSU's first run of the game. Junior Kristen Broadway saw most of the time in the circle for the Racers, pitching four innings and earning four strike-outs.
The Racers wasted no time getting on the scoreboard, as they earned a run in the top of the first inning. Sophomore Megan Glosser got on base on a fielder choice and then stole second to put herself in scoring position. Mattocks then hit a double to left field that scored Glosser to give MSU the 1-0 lead.
However, when the Ladies got a chance to bat they not only tied the game, but took a 2-1 lead at the end of the first inning. Centenary then made it 3-1 in the bottom of the second and 4-1 after the fifth inning.
The Racers made a push in the top of the sixth inning to cut the lead to two (4-2), on Bradley's homerun, but could not close the gap and fell to the Ladies for the second time in the tournament.
MSU will now head back to Murray to get ready for the team's first home game, Wednesday, March 3 at Racer Field at Murray-Calloway County Park. The Racers host Evansville in a double-header that is scheduled to begin at 3 p.m.
Quotes
Head Coach Jay Pyron
"The game today was an opportunity for us to come out and compete again. I saw some things that showed improvement and liked how we battled all day."
"As a team we are just starting to learn how to play the game at this level and it will take some time to figure it out. There is going to be a learning curve that we need to work on specific areas and we are continually working to get better in all areas of the game."
"We are excited to be able to show what we can do in front of our home fans. I know everyone on the team is excited for the opportunity to play in front of their friends and family."
