Softball March 29, 2016

Rangers Fall Twice in Weatherford Against SWOSU

Box Score 1 | Box Score 2

Leading Off - Game One
Score: Northwestern 2 - Southwestern 3
Records: NW (5-28, 3-20 GAC) - SWOSU (12-23, 10-15 GAC)
Location: SWOSU Athletic Complex - Weatherford, Okla.

WEATHERFORD, Okla. - Northwestern Oklahoma State Softball was defeated in the first of two contests this afternoon against the rival Bulldogs of Southwestern Oklahoma State by a final score of 3-2.

At The Dish

Offensively Northwestern was led by sophomore Madison McGraw who ended up going 2-for-3 with one run scored, two RBIs, and one homerun.
Megan Sanders had a solid first match-up as she finished 2-for-4 also.
Peyton Garrett and Sarah Williams each provided one hit a piece against the Bulldogs as well.

The K Zone

In the circle to start for the black-and-red was Madison Garza who finished going 6.0 total innings, only giving up two earned runs on four hits, and was able to strike out four.

Game Changer

McGraw's homerun to left field gave the Ranger offense the boost it needed as the visitors were able to hold the lead heading into the bottom of the sixth inning.
Southwestern came through with a clutch single to center field which unfortunately brought home two runs to give the rival Bulldogs a 3-2 lead, enough for the home team to claim the victory.
The Rangers committed a total of five defensive errors during the match-up as well, compared to Southwestern's zero, which certainly played its role in the game.

Leading Off - Game Two
Score: Northwestern 4 - Southwestern 5
Records: NW (5-29, 3-21 GAC) - SWOSU (13-23, 11-15 GAC)
Location: SWOSU Athletic Complex - Weatherford, Okla.

WEATHERFORD, Okla. - Northwestern Oklahoma State Softball was downed in game two against their arch rival and Great American Conference foe Southwestern Oklahoma State by a final of 5-4 Tuesday evening.

At The Dish

Guiding the black-and-red offensive unit in game two was Sarah Williams who finished the contest 2-for-3 with one run scored, one double, one RBI, and one homerun.
Lacey Hudson also provided some power at the plate as she went 1-for-3 in the match-up with one homerun of her own, along with two RBIs, and one run scored.
Stephanie Couser had herself solid plate appearances as well going 2-for-4 with one RBI.

The K Zone

Karly Murray got the start in game two as she threw a solid 6.2 innings giving up five earned runs, and was able to strike out six total hitters.

Game Changer

The biggest difference maker in this second match-up was the final half inning of play where the Bulldogs, trailing Northwestern 4-3, was able to hit two solo-shot homeruns in the bottom of the seventh to seal the win in a walk-off fashion at 5-4.

On Deck
Northwestern Oklahoma State Softball will next take on GAC foe Ouachita Baptist in a doubleheader, Friday April 1, as a part of a four-game series with the Tigers, with the first pitch scheduled for 1 p.m. in Arkadelphia, Ark.

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Players Mentioned

#23 Megan Sanders: 2B/UT; 5' 5"; Junior

#21 Stephanie Couser: 2B; 5' 5"; Senior

#2 Peyton Garrett: OF; 5' 4"; Sophomore

#8 Madison McGraw: OF; 5' 7"; Sophomore

#15 Madison Garza: P; 5' 4"; Sophomore

#20 Karly Murray: INF/P; 5' 9"; Freshman

#25 Sarah Williams: C/INF; 5' 7"; Sophomore

Players Mentioned

#23 Megan Sanders
: 5' 5"; Junior
: 2B/UT

#21 Stephanie Couser
: 5' 5"; Senior
: 2B

#2 Peyton Garrett
: 5' 4"; Sophomore
: OF

#8 Madison McGraw
: 5' 7"; Sophomore
: OF

#15 Madison Garza
: 5' 4"; Sophomore
: P

#20 Karly Murray
: 5' 9"; Freshman
: INF/P

#25 Sarah Williams
: 5' 7"; Sophomore
: C/INF