The Samford softball team wrapped up their regular season on a disappointing note, suffering an 8-5 defeat to UNC Greensboro on Senior Day. With the loss, the Bulldogs finish the season at 26-29 overall and 14-7 in Southern Conference play, positioning them as the two seed heading into the SoCon Tournament. The game honored seniors Olivia Trout, Katie Hart, and Sara Bond. Despite an early lead courtesy of Olivia Shaw's home run, the Bulldogs fell behind after a flurry of home runs from the Spartans. Samford's late rally, featuring strong performances from Shaw and Katie Campbell, was not enough to overcome their poor start and high number of stranded runners.

By the Numbers
  • Samford stranded 12 runners on base—setting a season high for missed opportunities.
  • Olivia Shaw had three hits and three RBIs in the game.
State of Play
  • Bulldogs finished the regular season with a record of 26-29 and 14-7 in Southern Conference play.
  • They will enter the SoCon Tournament as the number two seed, facing the winner of the number three vs. six/seven seed matchup.
What's Next

Samford will play their first game in the SoCon Tournament on Thursday at 12 p.m., aiming for a strong start in the postseason after their regular season finale loss. They must capitalize on their scoring chances to advance further in the tournament.

Bottom Line

The Bulldogs need to learn from their missed opportunities against UNC Greensboro; as they gear up for the SoCon Tournament, effective scoring will be critical in their quest to contend for the championship.