Senior right fielder Katie Smith and sophomore right-hander Jenna Walling led Francis Marion University to a softball split with a 9-2 victory over Lees-McRae College in Game 2 after losing the first game 2-1 in Sunday's Conference Carolinas doubleheader.

By the Numbers
  • Francis Marion University's record: 37-10, 16-4 in Conference Carolinas
  • Jenna Walling's pitching stats: 14-2 record, fanned five, walked three in the complete-game victory
  • Senior first baseman Taylor Watford hit her 25th career home run, tying for fifth on FMU's career home run list
State of Play
  • Francis Marion University will host the University of Mount Olive for a conference doubleheader on Tuesday at 4 p.m.
  • In Game 1, Lees-McRae College won 2-1 with Lonna Addison pitching a strong game limiting FMU to two hits
  • FMU's record-breaking performances include Katie Smith's three-hit game and Jenna Walling's dominant pitching
Bottom Line

Katie Smith and Jenna Walling's standout performances propelled Francis Marion University to a decisive victory, showcasing their resilience and talent on the softball field.