Hawaii Pacific Sweeps Academy of Art in PacWest Conference Softball Games
Academy of Art softball battled Hawaii Pacific in a doubleheader, initially taking a lead but ultimately falling 5-4 and 4-0 to the Sharks at Howard A. Okita Field in their first Pacific West Conference matchup.
By the Numbers- In the first game, HPU emerged victorious with a score of 5-4.
- In the second game, HPU secured a shutout victory with a final score of 4-0.
- Taylor Thompson (HPU) earned the win in the first game, while Layla Molina (HPU) pitched a shutout in the second game.
- Academy of Art's record stands at 7-26 overall and 3-17 in conference play.
- Academy of Art took an early lead but couldn't maintain it, succumbing to Hawaii Pacific's comeback in both games.
- Offensive efforts from Jewel Larson propelled Hawaii Pacific to victory, with key plays in both games.
- The doubleheader ended with Hawaii Pacific at 6-16 overall and 2-8 in conference play.
ART U is set to conclude its conference series against HPU with another doubleheader tomorrow at 1 p.m. HT (4 p.m. PT).
Bottom LineDespite an early lead, Academy of Art was unable to hold off Hawaii Pacific, leading to consecutive defeats in the doubleheader series.
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