Lander Softball triumphed over No. 8 Lincoln Memorial, winning 8-7 to reach the Dahlonega Regional Final, marking a chance to advance to the NCAA Division II Southeast Super Regionals for the first time in the program's history. The Bearcats now stand at 35-19 overall and await their opponent from the Friday elimination games. A powerful second inning saw Lander build a 7-0 lead, featuring a solo home run by Emorie Anderson and critical RBIs from Savanna Price and Samantha Bumgarner. Despite a comeback attempt by Lincoln Memorial, Lander secured their victory with a key RBI single from Price in the fifth. Mattye Geddings excelled in relief, earning her 19th win of the season.

By the Numbers
  • Lander improved to 35-19 overall.
  • Emorie Anderson hit her second career home run during the victory.
  • Mattye Geddings earned her 19th win of the season.
  • Lander registered 13 hits in the game.
State of Play
  • Lander is one win away from advancing to Super Regionals.
  • The Bearcats will face the winner of upcoming elimination games on Saturday.
  • The regional final is scheduled to start at noon on Saturday.
What's Next

If Lander wins the regional final, it will secure a spot in the NCAA Division II Southeast Super Regionals, a significant milestone for the program. The team will need to maintain their momentum and performance to achieve this objective.

Bottom Line

Lander Softball's victory positions them just one game away from making history by reaching the Super Regionals, highlighting the team's growth and potential on the national stage.