Akron Splits Day 1 of Whataburger Invitational with 2-1 win against South Dakota State

Friday, February 14

Stephenville, TX

11:00 AM

University of Akron

4-2

Houston Christian

1-4

Houston Christian

Akron

Photo by: Toby Rhodes

Akron Splits Day 1 of Whataburger Invitational with 2-1 win against South Dakota State

February 14 | Softball

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STEPEHENVILLE, TX --The Akron Zips took a 1-0 lead in the first inning and never trailed from there on the way to a 2-1 victory over the South Dakota State Jackrabbits on Friday.

Sophomore Macy Walters (2-0) got the win for Akron (5-2). The right-hander went seven innings, giving up one run on two hits, allowing four walks and striking out two.

In the batter's box, the Zips were paced by sophomore Sophia Wygast, who went 2-for-3 on the day with a walk. Junior Meagen Lee put together a noteworthy day at the dish as well, going 1-for-1 with two walks. Senior Alexis Campbell also contributed for Akron, putting together one hit in three trips to the plate while adding a double.

HOW IT HAPPENED

The Zips got the scoring started early, putting one run on the board in the bottom the first inning with the game still scoreless. Junior Brooke Sivek came across to score the lone run of the inning for Akron and get them on the board.

The Zips then held the Jackrabbits scoreless before expanding their lead in the third inning. Akron scored a run when sophomore Delaney Jenkinson drew a walk from junior Madi Mangulis that scored sophomore Hailee Sanchez, which brought the Zips lead to 2-0. South Dakota State put one run on the scoreboard before the game was over, but Akron still held on for the 2-1 win.

GAME NOTES

» Akron's highest scoring inning was the third, when it pushed one run across.
» Akron took a 1-0 lead in the bottom half of the first and didn't surrender that lead for the remainder of the game.
» The Zips out-hit the Jackrabbits at a 7-2 clip.
» Akron pitchers limited South Dakota State to just 1-for-6 (.167) with runners in scoring position.
» Akron pitchers faced 27 South Dakota State hitters in the game, allowing five ground balls and 14 fly balls while striking out two.
» The Zips drew six walks from South Dakota State pitching.
» Wygast led the Zips at the plate, going 2-for-3.

Game 1: Akron drops matchup 2-1 to Houston Christian despite late lead

The Akron Zips took a 1-0 lead into the seventh inning, but could not hold on and fell 2-1 to the Houston Christian Huskies Friday.

Freshman Maddelynn Lee (2-1) started and took the loss in the circle for Akron (4-2). The right-hander went seven innings, giving up two runs, both of them earned, on 10 hits, allowing three walks and striking out one.

HOW IT HAPPENED

The Zips got on the scoreboard first, starting in the third inning. Junior Brooke Sivek came across to score the lone run of the inning for Akron and get them on the board. The Zips were unable to hold the lead, as Houston Christian scored two times over the remaining four innings to grab the 2-1 win.

GAME NOTES

» Sivek led the Zips, picking up three base knocks in the ballgame.
» Akron's highest scoring inning was the third, when it pushed one run across.
» Akron pitchers faced 32 Houston Christian hitters in the game, allowing three ground balls and 15 fly balls while striking out one.
» Sivek led the Zips at the plate, going 3-for-4.