FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Contact: Robert Preston, Jr.,
912.260.4276
robert.preston@sgc.edu
Lady Tigers Open Conference Play With 1-1 Mark
The Lady Tigers of South Georgia College opened their
conference schedule against Gordon College on Sunday by splitting a double
header on the road. SGC lost game one 6-5 then won the second game 3-1.
Friday afternoon, the Lady Tigers lost a double-header 6-3 and 15-5 to
Georgia Military College.
In the conference opener, SGC had a 2-0 lead until late in the game but
three crucial errors allowed Gordon to battle back. Holli Moore took the
mound for the Lady Tigers and threw a complete game. All six of Gordon’s
runs were unearned. “We had some great defensive plays, we threw people out
on the base paths and at home. It was a solid defensive effort. But three
mistakes cost us the game,” says head coach Rob Brunel. Lead-off batter
Kadie New was 4-4 and Kacey Morris was 1-3 with two runs scored.
The Lady Tigers picked themselves up and got back down to business in game
two. Annie Meeks (2) launched a two-run home run in the first inning to give
SGC an early lead. The Lady Tigers added a run in the fourth on a Jensen
Barrett double. Ashley Williams handled the pitching duties in the second
game. She went all seven innings and gave up just four hits. Morris was 3-3
and Meeks was also 3-3 with a home run and a double.
Friday, the SGC pitching corps had trouble against Georgia Military. The
Lady Tigers hit the ball well and played good defense. A strong wind caused
some problems for the pitchers, who left some pitches out over the plate
that the GMC offense didn’t waste. Despite losing both games, there were
some bright spots. Courtlyn Fussell was 2-4 over the double-header. In the
second game, both Meeks and Jaime Ray (2) homered.
“Early in the season, we were pitching well but weren’t hitting. Friday, we
hit well but our pitching was off. Sunday, we hit well and pitched well. It
looks like things are coming together for us at the right time. What has
happened prior to conference matters, but not as much as this part of the
season. We are still in good position to do very well in the conference,”
says Coach Brunel.
Tuesday, SGC faced Waycross College in another conference showdown. Results
were unavailable at press time. Saturday, the Lady Tigers play Georgia
Perimeter at home. The first game begins at 2 p.m. SGC is 1-1 in conference
play this season.
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About South Georgia College
South Georgia College (www.sgc.edu)
was founded in 1906 and is an accredited two-year institution in the
University System of Georgia. Located in Douglas, Ga., the college's
environment gives students exceptional opportunities for interdisciplinary
study and close collaboration with faculty. With over 20 majors and transfer
opportunities, South Georgia College provides the finest education possible
to the citizens of its service area.
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