softball
JCSU Sports Information
9
Winner Johnson C. Smith JOHNSON 8-26
8
Shaw SHAW 4-23
Winner
Johnson C. Smith JOHNSON
8-26
9
Final
8
Shaw SHAW
4-23
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E
Johnson C. Smith JOHNSON 3 1 1 4 0 0 0 9 4 3
Shaw SHAW 0 0 3 5 0 0 0 8 10 2

W: Masinky, Logan () L: I. Davis () S: Arnold, Tiera ()

Game Recap: Softball |

Golden Bulls Hold Off Late Rally to split with Shaw, 9-7, 9-8


CHARLOTTE — Johnson C. Smith University used an early offensive surge and held on through a late push to defeat Shaw, 9-8, in a CIAA Southern Division  matchup on Friday afternoon.

The Golden Bulls (9-27) jumped out to a quick lead, scoring three runs in the first inning and adding one run in each of the second and third innings to build a 5-0 advantage. Johnson C. Smith extended its lead in the fourth inning with four more runs, highlighted by a two-RBI single from Aniylah Lane and an RBI single from Logan Masinky.

Shaw (4-23) responded in the third inning with three runs and erupted for five runs in the fourth, capped by a grand slam from S. Marks that cut the deficit to 9-7. The Bears added another run later in the inning to pull within one, but the Golden Bulls' pitching staff shut the door over the final three innings.

Masinky earned the win in the circle, tossing four innings while allowing eight runs (seven earned) on eight hits with three walks. Tiera Arnold secured the save, pitching three scoreless innings and striking out two while allowing just two hits.

Offensively, Johnson C. Smith tallied nine runs on four hits, drawing 10 walks and capitalizing on Shaw miscues. Lane led the way with three RBIs, while DazeJah Lanham and Jahzira Hogan each scored two runs. Skylar Bledsoe also crossed the plate twice for the Golden Bulls.

The Golden Bulls was aggressive on the basepaths, recording multiple stolen bases from Lanham, Hogan, Bledsoe and Masinky to keep pressure on the Shaw defense.
Shaw outhit Johnson C. Smith, 10-4, led by Marks' 3-for-4 performance with four RBIs. C. Dobbins also added three hits and two RBIs in the loss.

 
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