BOILING SPRINGS, N.C. – Gardner-Webb won the league series against USC Upstate on Saturday afternoon, ultimately splitting the doubleheader.
 
GAME INFORMATION
Scores: Game One: Gardner-Webb 5, USC Upstate 4; Game Two: USC Upstate 7, Gardner-Webb 0
Records: Gardner-Webb (15-23, 7-14 Big South), USC Upstate (42-7, 16-5 Big South)
Location: Brinkley Stadium (Boiling Springs, N.C.)
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
 
Game One: Gardner-Webb 5, USC Upstate 4
 
The Gardner-Webb bats were piping hot in the first inning, as a 2RBI homer belted by Andrea Lyon and a 2RBI Double my Molly Montgomery put the 'Dogs up 5-0. USC Upstate tried to equilze later on in the sixth and seventh but came up just a single run short, allowing the 'Dogs to clinch the series victory.
 
Six different Runnin' Bulldogs garnered a hit in game one, recording team total of eight.
 
Andrea Lyon (8-14) took the win in the circle, pitching the full seven frames she allowed eight hits, four runs, one walk, and stuck out one batter
 
Game Two: USC Upstate 7, Gardner-Webb 0
 
The Spartans came back in game two, putting up seven runs, spread out over the second, fourth, and fifth innings to take the victory.
 
Four 'Dogs locked in a hit in game two, with Araceli Pesqueira (2-for-2) gathering two hits for GWU.
 
Baylee Short (1-0) took the loss in the circle, pitching a total of four innings, allowing eight hits and four runs.
 
UP NEXT
The Runnin' Bulldogs will be back in action on Tuesday, April 26, as they hit the road to face ETSU in a single game. First pitch is set for 4 p.m.