April 6, 2023

Goodwell, OK – On Thursday afternoon at the Jim Quimby Field - "The Q" in Goodwell, Oklahoma, the Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) Lady Lions softball team faced the Oklahoma Panhandle State University (OPSU) Aggies in a doubleheader to open their Sooner Athletic Conference (SAC) series.

 

Game 1:

The Lady Aggies defeated the Lady Lions 9-8 in the opening game.

The Lady Lions' McKenzie Schulze got the game going by hitting a home run in her very first at-bat.

In her four at-bats, Candence Hopgood had three hits, including a single that scored a run for SAGU. Madyson Wiggins' grand slam in the top of the third inning that expanded the Lady Lions' advantage to three, was a game-changing play.

The Lady Lions had solid hitting despite losing the game in extra innings.

 

PITCHING

Batters faced: Annie Charanze (22) , Trista Ford (15)

HBP: Annie Charanze (3)

Pitches-Strikes: Annie Charanze (66-42), Trista Ford (38-21)
 

Game 2

In the second game, the Lady Aggies defeated the Lady Lions 11-7.

The Lady Lions received additional hits from Sasha Jennings, Trista Ford, McKenzie Schulze, Candence Hopgood, Arcelie Mares, Abigail Muniz, and Makinsey Exley. In the day's second game, SAGU was able to produce yet another strong batting effort.

 

BATTING

HR: Trista Ford

RBI: Airiana Magdaleno , Sasha Jennings , Trista Ford (2) , McKenzie Schulze , Candence Hopgood (2)

PITCHING

Batters faced: Trista Ford (24) , Annie Charanze (9) , Arcelie Mares (4)

HBP: Trista Ford (2) , Annie Charanze

Pitches-Strikes: Trista Ford (79-50), Annie Charanze (15-10), Arcelie Mares (16-5)

 

Watty's Word

"Hats off to them; they made great plays during the last moments of two games that were fiercely contested. This will help us improve. Because we get to play again tomorrow, we can't think about it too much. Accept it, own it, grow from it, and move forward," head SAGU softball coach Watty Watson said..

 

The Next Step

On Friday, April 6th Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) will face the Oklahoma Panhandle State University (OPSU) Aggies in a doubleheader to close their Sooner Athletic Conference (SAC) series.

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