MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- An explosive offensive output was not enough for UAPB on Wednesday. The Lady Lions scored five runs, but could not hold the Memphis Tigers at bay, and were bested 23-5.

Shakeidra Hubbard started and took the loss in the circle for UAPB.

At the plate, the Lady Lions were led by Enecia Sykes, who went 1-for-1 on the day with an RBI. Amari Broughton furnished a standout performance as well, going 1-for-1 with a double. Martinez Remington also contributed for UAPB, putting together one hit in one trip to the plate while adding an RBI.

HOW IT HAPPENED

Trailing 3-0, the Lady Lions first put runs on the board in the second inning. UAPB managed to push across two runs in the inning.

The Lady Lions deficit grew to 23-2 before their offense got back on the scoreboard, cutting into that deficit in the fifth inning. which brought the score to 23-5 in favor of the Tigers. The ballgame ended with that fifth inning rally falling short.

GAME NOTES

» UAPB's highest scoring inning was the fifth, when it pushed three runs across.
» UAPB pitchers faced 41 Memphis hitters in the game, allowing three ground balls and seven fly balls while striking out two.
» Sykes led the Lady Lions at the plate, going 1-for-1 with an RBI.


 

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