CHARLESTON, S.C. - Gardner-Webb lost on the road to Charleston Southern, 1-0, after a defensive game Wednesday afternoon.
 
The Runnin' Bulldogs put a runner on in each of the first two innings, with Andrea Lyon walking and Kiara Kennedy reaching on an infield error, but no runs came of the early baserunners.
 
The 'dogs' best opportunity to get on the board early came in the top of the third inning when freshman Emily Garcia hit a leadoff single to the shortstop with the top of the order due up. Kasey Fava and Annicka McLaughlin made contact, but were unable to reach base, stranding Garcia.
 
In the bottom of the inning, Charleston Southern threatened to take the lead with a runner on third and two outs. The Bucs hit a ball to shallow center field and Fava made an athletic play, diving underneath it to save the run.
 
It was not until the bottom of the fifth when CSU would take a 1-0 advantage. Shortstop Ashley Meckley scored the game's only run with an RBI double with two outs.
 
Gardner-Webb had one last effort with three outs left. Adrienne Visintine led off the seventh, reaching on an error. Alyssa Bonilla, who pinch-hit Tuesday, followed with a walk to put runners on first and second with one out. The Runnin' Bulldogs would fall short though, as Charleston Southern turned a double play to end the game.
 
Andrea Lyon pitched the complete game for Gardner-Webb. Lyon struck out three batters through six innings and allowed just three hits.
 
GWU will look to bounce back against the top team in the conference on the road. The 'dogs are set to take on the Campbell Camels in a doubleheader Saturday. First pitch is at 1:00 P.M. for game one from Amanda Littlejohn Stadium in Buies Creek.