Seattle University Beats Southern Utah 12-5; Freshman Shines at the Plate
Southern Utah's softball team faced Seattle University in a series finale, ultimately losing 12-5 due to key hits by the Redhawks. The Thunderbirds now hold a 17-21 season record, with a 6-11 standing in WAC conference play. Despite freshman Taralyn Ollison's strong performance at the plate with two hits and an RBI, the team couldn't secure a win. Junior Karmyna Becerra's impressive home run couldn't salvage the game as Seattle dominated the later innings.
By the Numbers- Thunderbirds' record: 17-21
- WAC conference record: 6-11
The Thunderbirds showed resilience, but their inability to capitalize on opportunities for timely hitting cost them the game.
State of Play- Seattle University dominated with multiple key plays, securing a decisive victory.
- Southern Utah displayed a comeback effort in the later innings but fell short against Seattle's lead.
Southern Utah moves on to face Grand Canyon University in the upcoming WAC series, starting with a doubleheader on April 19 and concluding with a game on April 20.
Bottom LineDespite moments of resilience, Southern Utah's softball team fell to Seattle University in a challenging series finale, emphasizing the importance of seizing key opportunities for success in future games.
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