March 25, 2009

3.25.09 - Oklahoma City, Okla.- The Mid-America Christian University softball team dropped a double header to Sooner Athletic Conference opponent Oklahoma City University on Tuesday evening at Ann Lacy Stadium. The Stars are currently ranked number two in the NAIA Softball Coaches' Top 25 Poll.

Caitlyn Ulmer was in the circle for the Lady Evangels in game one, giving up two runs on five hits with five strikeouts.

The Stars held MACU scoreless through the first game playing winning 2-0 with good defense. Pitcher Ashley Wilburn only allowed two hits, striking out ten batters.

OCU put up their first run in the third inning when catcher Erin Slettvet hit a solo home run with a full count and two outs.

The Stars scored their second run in the fifth. Slettvet struck again with an RBI single, scoring left fielder Bianca Bryant.

Back to Back five run innings allowed OCU to take game two 10-0 in five innings.

After a scoreless first the Stars used four hits to put up five runs in the bottom of the second. In the bottom of the third four hits and two MACU errors gave the Stars five more runs giving them a 10-0 lead.

Kalynne Tweedie started in the circle for the Lady Evangels, pitching 2 1/3 innings, giving up eight runs off of eight hits with one strikeout. Caley Wesberry finished off the game pitching 1 2/3 innings giving up two hits and two runs with only one of the runs being earned.

The Lady Evangels will continue conference play on Thursday, March 26th when they travel to Oklahoma Baptist University. The double header is set to start at 2 p.m.