STROUDSBURG, PA. -- The Bowie State softball team (27-19) came up short in a 3-0 loss to East Stroudsburg on Thursday morning, May 8, during NCAA Atlantic Regionals play at Creekview Park.
Lindsey George got the start for the Bulldogs and was tagged with the loss. In relief, Ryalee Dillard turned in a strong performance, tossing two shutout innings while allowing just one hit, no walks, and recording one strikeout.
Coreena Dunham, Presleigh Braxton, Mykhl Young, and Aralynn Robinson each tallied a hit for BSU, with Braxton also swiping a base in the top of the third inning.
The Matchup
Bowie State's offense struggled to find its rhythm against East Stroudsburg's Sarah Davenport, who went the distance in a complete-game effort. Despite getting runners on base in multiple innings, the Bulldogs were unable to capitalize and left seven runners stranded, falling by a final score of 3-0.
Game Notes
» BSU's pitching staff limited ESU to just 2-for-13 (.154) with runners in scoring position.
» Bowie State pitchers faced 31 Warriors hitters in the game, allowing three ground balls and 12 fly balls while striking out three.
» Dunham led the Bulldogs at the plate, going 1-for-3.
Up Next
The Bulldogs will move to the loser's bracket to face the loser of the No. 4 seed Shippensburg vs. No. 5 seed West Chester matchup on Friday, May 9 at 1:30 p.m. in a double-elimination game.
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