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LYNCHBURG, Va. – The Kennesaw State softball team (12-22, 4-8 ASUN Conference) fell 6-1 in game three against the Liberty Flames (28-12, 12-0 ASUN) Sunday afternoon.
The Flames scored in their half of the first inning, jumping out to a 1-0 lead. KSU and starter
Melanie Bennett limited the damage in the frame, not allowing a run after Liberty placed two runners in scoring position with no outs.
The deficit increased to 3-0 after Liberty added two more in the second and then 4-0 after another run in the fourth.
KSU finally broke through in the top half of the fifth after
Kiera Cooper doubled to left and then came across home off a fielder's choice by
Ty Hardeman.
Liberty pushed its lead to 6-1 after scoring two on a fielding error in the bottom of the sixth. The Black and Gold did not plate any runs in the seventh.
Bennett (9-10) pitched 6.0 innings for the second consecutive game and was credited with the loss.
GAME NOTES
>> Cooper's double in the fifth gave her a 2022 team-high eight-game hitting streak.
>> Katie Greep has hit safely in seven of her last eight games.
>> Bailey recorded her sixth multi-hit game of the season and has reached first in each of the last seven games.
ON DECK
North Florida is on deck for the Owls as the ASUN road schedule continues Friday, April 15 and Saturday, April 16. All three games will be broadcast on ESPN+.
The Owls return home on Saturday, April 23 for the beginning of a three-game series against the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles. Admission is free and fans can follow along on the KSU Owl Network YouTube channel.
To keep up with the latest Kennesaw State softball news follow the team on Twitter @KSUOwlNation and @KSUOwlsSB or by liking Kennesaw State University on Facebook.
