OWENSBORO, Ky. — WVU Tech split a River States Conference doubleheader on the road Thursday, rallying for a 5-3 victory in the opener before falling 9-1 in game two against Brescia University. The Golden Bears now sit at 5-9 overall and 3-7 in conference play.
Game 1
WVU Tech 5, Brescia 3
WVU Tech delivered a strong late-game surge to secure the opener, scoring five runs over the final two innings to erase a 3-0 deficit.
After being held scoreless through five innings, the Golden Bears broke through in the sixth. Tori Wells singled and later scored on an RBI single from Hailea Skeens, who finished with a standout performance at the plate.
Tech continued to build momentum in the seventh inning. Peyton Hudnall singled to start the rally before Skeens added another hit. Olivia Barnett followed with an RBI single to tie the game, and Brenna Reedy delivered the decisive blow with a two-run double to give WVU Tech a 5-3 lead.
In the circle, Meghan Gill went the distance, tossing a complete game and limiting Brescia to three runs (two earned) on nine hits while working through traffic to keep the Golden Bears within striking distance all afternoon.
WVU Tech totaled seven hits in the win and capitalized on key opportunities late to secure the conference victory.
Golden Bear Highlights
Game 2
Brescia 9, WVU Tech 1 (6 Inn.)
The Golden Bears continued to compete in game two, generating early opportunities and tying the game in the fifth before Brescia used a big inning to pull away.
WVU Tech collected five hits in the contest, led by multi-hit performances from Hailea Skeens and Olivia Barnett, who each recorded two hits.
The Golden Bears broke through in the fifth inning when Hudnall singled and later scored on an RBI single from Skeens to even the game at 1-1.
Brescia responded with a six-run fifth inning and added two more runs in the sixth to take control.
In the circle, Taylor Scott delivered another extended outing, pitching 5.2 innings and continuing to handle a heavy workload for the Golden Bears this season.
Golden Bear Highlights
Season Leaders
Through 14 games, Hailea Skeens leads WVU Tech with a .463 batting average, totaling 19 hits, five doubles and 10 RBIs while posting a .551 on-base percentage. Olivia Barnett is hitting .425 with 17 hits, five doubles, two triples, one home run and a team-high 11 RBIs, while also contributing five stolen bases. Brenna Reedy adds 13 RBIs with 12 hits, and Peyton Hudnall has recorded 11 hits and five stolen bases at the top of the lineup.
In the circle, Taylor Scott leads the Golden Bears with 45.1 innings pitched and 17 strikeouts, posting two wins and five complete games. Meghan Gill has added 41.2 innings pitched and 11 strikeouts, highlighted by her complete-game win in game one Thursday.
What's Next
WVU Tech continues its road swing on Friday, March 20, with a River States Conference doubleheader at Indiana University Southeast in New Albany, Ind. First pitch is scheduled for 1:00 PM, followed by game two at 3:00 PM.
