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Trojans Open South Atlantic Conference Play With Sweep Over Catawba

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ANDERSON, S.C.– Anderson University softball (11-11, 2-0 SAC) begins conference play, 2-0, after sweeping South Atlantic Conference foe Catawba (12-14, 0-2 SAC) winning game one, 9-1(5 innings), and winning game two, 3-1, on Sunday afternoon at the AU Softball Complex.

Game One

  • The Trojans outhit the Lady Indians, 9-2.
  • The game was tied, 1-1, after the top half of the third inning. The Black and Gold exploded for eight runs in the bottom half of the inning.
  • In the bottom of the third, Anderson had five hits and used two Catawba errors. Junior Maddie Carpenter and freshman Paige Vickery each homered.
  • Laken Maxwell (6-5) had another strong showing giving up just two hits and striking out nine batters. Maxwell currently leads the SAC with 107 strikeouts.

 

Game Two

  • Catawba outhit the Trojans, 10-4.
  • Sophomore Carson Hobbs collected two of Anderson's four hits. Senior Ava Worthy hit a solo home run in the bottom of the fourth to give AU a, 2-1 lead.
  • Anderson was able to scratch out a lone run in the bottom of the fifth inning to create a little separation, 3-1.
  • Graduate Morgen Baker-Celis (4-3) went the distance pitching seven inning. Baker-Celis scattered 10 hits while striking out eight.

Next Up

Anderson will begin play its first conference road game when it travels to Emory & Henry on Wednesday. First-pitch of the doubleheader is slated for 2 pm.

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Players Mentioned

Morgen Baker-Celis

#52 Morgen Baker-Celis

P
5' 11"
Graduate Student
Maddie Carpenter

#21 Maddie Carpenter

OF
5' 6"
Junior
Carson Hobbs

#00 Carson Hobbs

P/INF
5' 9"
Sophomore
Laken Maxwell

#15 Laken Maxwell

P
5' 7"
Senior
Paige Vickery

#5 Paige Vickery

INF
5' 9"
Freshman
Ava Worthy

#33 Ava Worthy

OF
5' 1"
Senior

Players Mentioned

Morgen Baker-Celis

#52 Morgen Baker-Celis

5' 11"
Graduate Student
P
Maddie Carpenter

#21 Maddie Carpenter

5' 6"
Junior
OF
Carson Hobbs

#00 Carson Hobbs

5' 9"
Sophomore
P/INF
Laken Maxwell

#15 Laken Maxwell

5' 7"
Senior
P
Paige Vickery

#5 Paige Vickery

5' 9"
Freshman
INF
Ava Worthy

#33 Ava Worthy

5' 1"
Senior
OF
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