HARTSVILLE, S.C. – The Coker University softball fell to No. 21 Lenoir-Rhyne on Wednesday (Feb. 24) losing 4-1 and 9-3.

Game 1

Lenoir-Rhyne jumped out to a 2-0 lead on a RBI double to center field from Lauren Rakes. The Bears would extend their lead through the next few innings. Bailey Douglas scored the Cobras only run on an RBI double to left center from Jena Dewalt in the seventh inning.  

Kayla Oswell and Jessica McWhorter had one hit apiece in the game.

Game 2

Lenoir-Rhyne carried its momentum into the second game, scoring three runs in the first inning. But it was Coker's Jay that put the Cobras on the board on a RBI single by Chloe Pelham cutting the Bears lead 3-1. Jay scored again in the fifth inning on a throwing error on a ball in play off the bat of Makenzie Harmon. She would join the scoring column three batters later after a RBI infield single from Pelham to make it 9-3.

Pelham led the Cobras with three hits and two RBI on offense.

The Cobras remain at home on Friday for a non-conference doubleheader with Converse College. First pitch of the doubleheader is set for 1:00 p.m., with video and live stats available at www.cokercobras.com.

McDonald's Player of the Game – Ava Jay