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Clemons, Claresha
Gina Smith
Senior Claresha Clemons tallied one of two doubles for the Tigers in day two of the Southeastern Regional Invitational.
9
Winner Rockhurst RU 2-1
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East Central ECU 2-1
Winner
Rockhurst RU
2-1
9
Final
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East Central ECU
2-1
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 5 R H E
Rockhurst RU 2 0 0 0 7 9 9 1
East Central ECU 0 0 1 0 0 1 7 2

W: Greene, Shannon (2-0) L: Sisemore, Jessica (0-1)

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East Central ECU 2-2
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Winner Central Missouri UCM 2-2
East Central ECU
2-2
1
Final
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Central Missouri UCM
2-2
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E
East Central ECU 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 6 0
Central Missouri UCM 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 2 6 0

W: Clark,Shelby (1-0) L: Danell, Demi (1-1)

Game Recap: Softball |

Softball Stumbles in Second Day of Southeastern Regional Invitational

DURANT, OKLA. – After starting the season 2-0, the East Central University softball team dropped two games in the second day of the Southeastern Regional Invitational.  The Tigers first fell to Rockhurst 9-1 (5) and then 2-1 to Central Missouri.

The Tigers (2-2) were led by junior Breecia Crawford, with a .750 average, three hits and an RBI.  Junior Madison Thompson added a .667 average and two hits, while junior Bridget Gleason had a .500 average.

Junior Demi Danell and freshman Jessica Sisemore suffered the loss in the circle, both coming in relief.  Freshman Jacey Henry led the four-pitcher staff, with a five hits and two runs allowed and striking out three in 3.1 innings.
ECU will wrap up the Southeastern Regional Invitational, Sunday, Feb. 4 with games against Tarleton State (9:30 a.m.) and Pittsburg State (12 p.m.).

Rockhurst 9, ECU 1 (5)
The Hawks (2-1) started the scoring in the top of the first inning, taking a 2-0 lead.

The Tigers cut the deficit in half in the third (2-1).  After the first two outs, senior Claresha Clemons doubled and was brought around when Crawford followed with a double.

The teams held each other scoreless through the fourth inning, but Rockhurst took control in the fifth.  The Hawks scored seven runs, putting the run-rule into effect as they led 9-1.

ECU was able to get three runners on base in the fifth inning, but were unable to get a run across the plate resulting in the 9-1 loss.

Central Missouri 2, ECU 1
The opening 5 and a half innings were a pitchers/defensive dual, with no runs scored and only 10 base runners between both teams.

The Jennies (2-2) were the first to break the stale-mate, netting a single run in the bottom of the sixth.

The Tigers countered with a run in the seventh to tie the game at one.  Sophomore Catherine Barrera started the inning with a single, senior Haley Hyatt was walked and freshman Tatiana Bryant was hit by a pitch to load the bases.  Henry they went in as a pinch hitter and drew a walk to earn the RBI.

UCM had one more chance to score and were able to get one run across in the bottom of the inning for the 2-1 final.  The run scored after two hits and a sacrifice bunt.
 
 
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