BOWIE, MD – The Bowie State softball team (0-5) is set to compete in the Sue Morris Sports Complex Classic hosted by Glenville State University in Glenville, W.V. First pitch is scheduled for 3 p.m.
When: Friday, Feb. 20 through Feb. 21
Where: Sue Morris Sports Complex - Glenville, W.V.
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This weekend's tournament will feature Bowie State, Gannon, West Virginia Wesleyan, D'Youville, Glenville State, West Virginia State, and Seton Hill representing four different conferences: the Mountain East Conference (MEC), Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC), East Coast Conference (ECC), and the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA).
Bulldogs Last Timeout
BSU faced a tough slate at the HBCU Softball Invitational, dropping five games over the weekend against Florida A&M, North Carolina A&T, Albany State, Alcorn State, and Claflin.
The Bulldogs opened the invitational with a 14-1 loss to Florida A&M. Bowie State managed to get on the board in the fourth inning when
Presleigh Braxton tripled and later scored on a wild pitch, but the Lady Rattlers' explosive offense, including a three-run homer, carried them to victory.
Sydney Seals started in the circle, pitching three innings with six strikeouts.
In the nightcap, North Carolina A&T earned an 8-3 win, as the Bulldogs briefly cut the deficit to 3-2 in the fifth inning on a two-RBI single from Braxton.
Audrey Newell added a solo home run in the sixth, while
Aaliyah Amos pitched a complete game with six strikeouts.
On Saturday at Turner Lake Softball Complex, BSU endured three more narrow losses. They fell 8-7 to Albany State after a walk-off in the seventh, despite out-hitting the Golden Rams 9-7.
Audrey Newell drove in two runs, and
India Stokes led the offense with three hits.
In the second game, the Bulldogs came up short against Alcorn State in a 9-8 setback.
Coreena Dunham and
Mikayla Amos powered the offense with home runs, and Amos added four strikeouts over four innings on the mound.
The day ended with a 3-0 loss to Claflin in a pitchers' duel.
Sydney Seals delivered a complete-game effort, striking out nine, while the Bulldogs drew nine walks but were stifled by Claflin's defense.
The Bulldogs Schedule
Friday, Feb. 20 vs. Glenville State at 3:00 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 21 vs. West Virginia Wesleyan State at 12:30 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 21 vs. West Virginia State at 3:00 p.m.
Up Next
The Bulldogs will host the Rams of Shepherd on Wednesday, Mar. 4 in a doubleheader matchup at the BSU Softball Field in Bowie, Md. Game time is set for 1 p.m.
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