SMITHERS, West Virginia - The WVU Tech softball team secured a doubleheader split versus NCAA DII foe Bluefield State College Friday afternoon at Terry E. Willis Field in Smithers, West Virginia by downing the Bears 16-1 (five innings) in game one before dropping the final contest, 4-1. The Golden Bears' record now stands at 12-22 while the Lady Blues move to 6-22 this season.

Senior Kat Lively was celebrated by the team and Golden Bear fans during today's home doubleheader. Lively finished 3-for-4 at the plate in game one, registering three runs scored, three stolen bases and two RBI.

Game One | WVU Tech 16, Bluefield State 1 | Five Innings | Box Score
Freshman MiKayla Waugh had a standout game for the Golden Bears, recording four RBI, going a perfect 4-for-4 at the plate, including a home run and a double. Waugh also tallied a two runs scored and a stolen base.

Freshmen MaKayla Craze and Baylee Harless posted three RBI each with Harless marking two hits and a run scored and Craze scoring two runs.

Freshman Kyla Shull (2-3) pitched a complete game for the win, striking out four Lady Blues while giving up just one hit and one earned run.

Game Two | WVU Tech 1, Shawnee State 4 | Box Score
Junior Breigh Renner produced two hits for the Golden Bears in the nightcap loss. Waugh, Stephanie Seewer and Peyton Fetty were 1-for-3 at the plate.

Freshman Samantha Sirles (0-7) drew the start in the circle for the loss, giving up two earned runs on five hits while striking out four opponents.

Tech will finish their regular season play with a doubleheader versus Ohio Christian University April 30 in Smithers, West Virginia.