WVU Tech faced a tough matchup against Shawnee State, a leading team in the River States Conference, successfully splitting a doubleheader on Saturday. After suffering a 3-0 defeat in the first game, the Golden Bears rebounded with a strong 6-2 victory in the second game. Meghan Gill pitched a complete game in the opener, limiting one of the most formidable offenses to just two earned runs. The turnaround in the second game was powered by a four-run first inning and solid pitching from Taylor Scott.

By the Numbers
  • Meghan Gill allowed 3 runs (2 earned) over 7.0 innings in game one.
  • Taylor Scott permitted 2 runs (1 earned) over 7.0 innings in game two.
  • WVU Tech scored 6 runs in game two, marking one of the strongest outputs against Shawnee State recently.
State of Play
  • Shawnee State is ranked first in the conference for batting average (.376) and slugging percentage (.553).
  • WVU Tech demonstrated competitive resilience, holding Shawnee to just 5 runs across both games.
What's Next

WVU Tech will play against Indiana University Columbus in a doubleheader on April 3, providing a chance to build on this momentum and continue their competitive form in conference play.

Bottom Line

The split against Shawnee State underscores WVU Tech's potential to challenge top teams in the River States Conference, especially showcased by their improved offense and solid pitching. Their performance in the second game may signal a positive shift heading into future matchups.