Tigerville, SC - The North Greenville Crusaders extended their winning streak to six games after sweeping the Pioneers of Tusculum University, winning both games 4-3 at Jan McDonald Field. After scoring a run in the first inning, the Crusaders trailed the majority of the game after allowing a run in the second and two runs in the third. However, NGU would slowly crawl back into the game with a run in the bottom of the third then tying the score with a run in the sixth. With the bases loaded in the seventh inning, Brianna McRae would be hit by a pitch to bring in the winning run. Karley Green pitched a complete game and received the win. Game two began with three scoreless innings, but the Crusaders put two runs on the board, one in the fourth and one in the fifth by way of sacrifice fly balls. After Tusculum got on the scoreboard with a run in the 6th, NGU responded with a solo shot by Virginia Bishop and an RBI single up the middle by Ansley Fowler. Down by three, Tusculum put up a fight with two runs in the seventh inning, but NGU would hang on to prevent the final run. Sydney Clark also pitched a complete game.

Results

• Scores: Game 1 - NGU 4 / TU 3 | Game 2 - NGU 4 / TU 3
• Location: Jan McDonald Field / Tigerville, SC
• Records: NGU 6-2 / TU 5-6

Individual

• Karley Green put together a solid day, posting four hits and an RBI. She also pitched a complete game in game one, allowing just three runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out two.
• Virginia Bishop hit her fourth home run of the season and knocked in three RBIs.
• Sydney Clark pitched a complete game, allowing three runs on seven hits and two walks. She struck out three.

Upcoming

• North Greenville will face the Cobras of Coker University on Saturday, February 18th at Jan McDonald Field.