March 11, 2008
3.11.08 - OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. - The Mid-America Christian University Lady Evangels fell in both games of a double against the Oklahoma Baptist University Lady Bison in Sooner Athletic Conference play, Tuesday, March 11. The Lady Bison defeated the Lady Evangels 4-0 in the first game, and 2-0 in the second game.
The Lady Evangels hit just 4-for-46 on the day, while the Lady Bison batted, 24-for-64. MACU committed three errors in the two games, which led to three unearned runs. The Lady Evangel pitchers gave up three earned runs on the day.
In the first game, the Lady Bison offense racked up fifteen hits and held the MACU offense hitless through 6 innings. OBU scored two runs in the opening inning and another run in the top of the second inning to start the game.
Both teams failed to score in the next four innings. OBU added another run in the seventh inning, holding a 4-0 advantage. Senior Holly Steckbauer broke up the no-hitter with a two-out single. The Lady Evangels had the bases loaded in the bottom of the seventh inning, but the Lady Bison held on for the win.
Steckbauer finished the game 1-for-3, picking up the lone MACU hit. Freshman Kat Tims pitched seven innings, giving up three earned runs on fifteen hits.
In the second game, Freshman Kalynne Tweedie got the start on the mound and gave up two unearned runs. The second game was a pitchers dual, as neither pitcher gave up an earned run.
Both teams failed to score in the first two innings of the game, but OBU took a 2-0 lead in the top of the third inning. The Lady Evangels failed to answer the Lady Bison, despite threatening to score in the third and seventh inning.
The Lady Evangels fall to 4-10 on the season, and 0-6 in SAC play.
MACU will battle Northwestern Oklahoma State University Thursday, March 13 in SAC action. First game of the double header is scheduled for 2:00 p.m.
If you are interested in playing softball for MACU or would like more information about the softball program, contact Coach Jerald Lewis at 405-692-3285 or via email at jlewis@macu.edu.
