GREENSBORO, N.C. - Gardner-Webb faced North Carolina A&T at the Aggies Softball Complex on Sunday afternoon to wrap up the final game of the three-game league series.
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GAME INFORMATIONÂ
Score: North Carolina A&T 3, Gardner-Webb 2
Records: Gardner-Webb (10-12, 3-3), North Carolina A&T (11-14, 2-4)Â
Location: Aggies Softball Complex (Greensboro, N.C.)
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HOW IT HAPPENEDÂ
The Runnin' Bulldogs struck early by putting up two runs in the first inning.
Andrea Lyon hit a double into play allowing
Katie Mitchell to advance home, then shortly after
McKenzie Lawrence was walked with the bases loaded, allowing
Andrea Lyon to cross home plate.
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In the second half of the first inning, the Aggie's hit a single up the middle allowing them to cut the 'Dogs lead in half.Â
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GWU managed to hold the lead until the fifth inning, where N.C. A&T managed to put up two additional runs on the board to take the lead, 3-2.Â
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Sydney Gilbert (4-4) took the loss in the circle, allowing eight hits, three runs, while striking out five batters.Â
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UP NEXT
The Runnin' Bulldogs will be back in action on Wednesday, March 23, as they are set to face Western Carolina in a nonconference doubleheader bout. The first pitch is scheduled for 3 p.m. and the action will stream live on ESPN+.