PIKEVILLE, Kentucky -- WVU Tech softball split a doubleheader with scores of 1-2 and 2-1 at University of Pikeville Thursday. The Golden Bears now hold a record of 3-9 while the Bears move to 2-2.

During the series both Ashleigh Sexton and Mackenzie Siersma finished with three hits, a double and a RBI each.

Kelsey Moore posted the game-winning single in the final contest, driving in Alexis Lopez off a shot to center field for the W.

In the circle, two Golden Bears pitched complete games towards career-highs in strike outs including 11 from Karina Atanacio and 10 from Courtney Miles.

Miles was awarded the win after 7.0 innings and just three hits. Atanacio pitched 6.0 innings allowing only four hits in game one.

Siersma, Miles and Nicole Kester recorded one stolen base a piece.

Tech will next compete in its home opener when they host Ursuline College at Woodrow Wilson High School. The teams will play two games scheduled to begin at 1 p.m.