Hartsville, S.C. – The Limestone University Softball team went on the road to face Coker in a South Atlantic Conference doubleheader on April 9, 2025. The Saints started of with a 7-6 loss in Game 1 before winning a close contest in Game 2, 4-2, to split the afternoon.
Game 1 – Coker 7, Limestone 6
In the opening game of their doubleheader against Coker, the Limestone University Softball team got off to a hot start but couldn't hold on late, falling 7-6 in a back-and-forth contest.
The Saints came out firing, scoring four runs in the top of the first inning. Tayler Jenkins opened the scoring with an RBI single, followed by a two-RBI single from Ragan Bristol and a sacrifice bunt from Faith Callaway that brought home another run.
After Coker closed the gap to 4-2 in the fourth, Limestone responded in the fifth as Olivia Veidt launched a solo home run and Emma King added an RBI double to make it 6-2.
However, Coker rallied with three runs in the sixth and walked it off with two more in the bottom of the seventh to claim the win.
The Saints collected nine hits and scored in two key innings, but also left nine runners on base.
Stonesifer struck out seven over six innings, but Coker capitalized on late opportunities. Turgeon entered in the seventh but was unable to stop the rally.
Game 2 – Coker 2, Limestone 4
After a narrow loss in Game 1, Limestone Softball responded with a strong defensive showing in Game 2, defeating Coker 4-2 to earn a split in the South Atlantic Conference doubleheader.
The Saints did all their damage in the top of the first inning, scoring four runs on just two hits and capitalizing on four Coker errors. Emma King, A. Donald, and E. Wrenn each drove in a run during the rally.
From there, it was up to Breanna Clayton, who pitched a masterful complete game. The Cobras scratched across runs in the second and seventh innings, but Clayton held strong with eight strikeouts and allowed just two hits.
Though Limestone only managed two hits, they made them count, using aggressive base running and taking advantage of Coker's mistakes to build an early cushion.
Clayton was dominant from the start, silencing the Coker offense and pitching around trouble in the late innings to seal the win.
Up Next for Limestone
The Saints return home for Senior Day on Saturday, April 12 where they will host Lincoln Memorial at 1 PM and 3 PM.
