COLUMBIA, S.C. — The Bryan College softball team engaged in an offensive battle on the road, splitting their doubleheader against Columbia College. The Lions fell 14-9 in Game 1 but bounced back in a big way with a 17-8 victory in Game 2.
Game 1: Columbia 14, Bryan 9
Despite a strong offensive showing, Bryan was unable to overcome Columbia's big innings, ultimately falling in the series opener.
Key Performances:
Game Breakdown:
- Early Lead: Bryan took a 3-1 lead in the second, with Schaffer driving in two runs and a passed ball allowing Can. Green to score.
- Columbia's Big Inning: A five-run fourth, highlighted by a three-run homer, gave Columbia an 8-3 advantage.
- Lions Fight Back: Green homered in the fifth, followed by Presley's two-run blast to cut the deficit to 8-6.
- Closing Push: Columbia pulled away with five more runs in the bottom of the fifth and held off Bryan's late push to secure the win.
Game 2: Bryan 17, Columbia 8
Bryan's offense came alive in Game 2, exploding for 17 runs on 15 hits to secure a dominant bounce-back victory.
Key Performances:
- A. Bunty: 2-for-4, 5 RBIs, 4 runs scored
- A. Presley: 3-for-4, 3 RBIs, double
- S. Beard: 2-for-4, 2 RBIs
- B. Malone: 2-for-4, 2 RBIs, triple
- Cal Green: 2-for-3, 3 RBIs
Game Breakdown:
- Back-and-Forth Start: Columbia led 3-1 after the first, but Bryan responded with a five-run second, taking advantage of errors and timely hits from Presley and Green.
- Mid-Game Surge: The Lions continued to pile on runs, scoring six in the sixth, including a two-run triple from Malone.
- Closing It Out: Columbia made a late push with four runs in the sixth, but Bryan's offense tacked on insurance runs in the seventh to seal the win.
Up Next:
Bryan will return to AAC action Friday staying in Columbia, to face Columbia International for a double header beginning at 4:00 PM
