Daytona Beach, FL – Southern Wesleyan fell to the University of Tampa Spartans on Saturday morning in a 4-2 final score.

The Warriors totaled five hits in the final game of the Eagle Classic with Olivia Haag leading the team with two.  Haag and Megan Ware each picked up RBIs in the game.  The Warriors turned one double play during the contest.  Haag started the game in the circle and pitched a complete game while striking out four batters.

Game Vitals

Final: Tampa 4, Southern Wesleyan 2

Records: Southern Wesleyan (1-4) Tampa (3-2)

How It Happened

Southern Wesleyan went on the offensive early in the game as they brought a couple of runs in to score in the bottom of the first inning.  With one out, Raegan Fulcher hit a single through the left side and then advanced to second as Chloe Smith hit a single through the left side of the field.  An error by the short stop allowed Abby Lawson to reach first base and load up the bases for Olivia Haag.  Haag sent the ball up the middle for a single that brought Fulcher in to score the first run of the game.  Megan Ware followed with a single of her own to bring Smith in to score and give the Warriors a 2-0 run advantage.

The Spartans cut the Warriors lead in half in the top of the third inning.  Tampa would not back down as they tied the game in the sixth before taking the lead in the seventh off a double by Brumbelow and a triple by Salisbury.  The Spartans went on to claim the game in a 4-2 final score.

What's Next

The Warriors will compete in Lander's tournament on February 13-14 where they will face Emory & Henry, Middle Georgia and Lander during the two days.  Southern Wesleyan will then host their home opener on February 21 as they welcome the Lincoln Memorial Railsplitters to Varsity Field.