April 19, 2024

Waxahachie, TX - The Lion Athletic Complex in Waxahachie, Texas witnessed an intense doubleheader showdown as the Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) Lady Lions clashed against Wayland Baptist University (WBU) in the final installment of their Sooner Athletic Conference series.

Game 1
In a tough battle, the Lady Lions fell short in a 9-0 defeat against Wayland. Sasha Jennings, Trista Ford, Cadence Hopgood, McKenzie Schulze, Makinzy Kneip, and Madyson Wiggins showcased their prowess at the plate, each contributing a hit. Despite their efforts, Macie Blizzard faced a challenging outing on the mound, yielding six earned runs over 3.2 innings. Annie Charanza provided relief but couldn't stem the tide, allowing three earned runs.

Game 2
The Lions fought hard but ultimately succumbed to an 8-2 loss against Wayland. Sasha Jennings led the offensive charge, going 2 for 2 and crossing home plate once. Trista Ford and Cadence Hopgood also made their mark, while McKenzie Schulze and Makinzy Kneip displayed solid hitting performances. Despite their efforts, Valerie Guzman struggled on the mound, giving up seven earned runs over 3.2 innings. Aracelie Mares stepped in for relief but couldn't halt Wayland's momentum, conceding an earned run.

Next Up
Looking ahead, the Lady Lions gear up for their final conference showdown against Oklahoma City in Waxahachie, Texas next weekend.

Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) is a private Christian university, established in 1927 by P.C. Nelson. SAGU is currently in the process of becoming Nelson University. The University is located 30 minutes south of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex in Waxahachie, Texas, and offers more than 70 associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees on campus or online. For more information, visit www.sagu.edu or by calling 1-888-YES-SAGU.