The Montreat College softball team suffered defeats in both games against Columbia International University, losing 2-1 in extra innings and 11-3 in a run-rule shortened second game. These losses drop Montreat's record to 12-20 (4-14 AAC), while CIU improves to 26-10 (9-7 AAC). Game one featured an early lead for CIU and a late equalizer from Montreat, thanks to Nevaeh Rivera's first career home run. The second game started promisingly for Montreat but was overtaken as CIU scored seven unanswered runs.

By the Numbers
  • Montreat's overall record now stands at 12-20, with a conference record of 4-14.
  • Columbia International's record improves to 26-10, with a 9-7 mark in the conference.
State of Play
  • Montreat managed a solid start in the second game but faltered as CIU capitalized on defensive lapses.
  • Key contributors for Montreat included Abigail Wyatt, who collected two hits and two RBIs across both games.
What's Next

The Cavaliers will look to bounce back against Union Commonwealth University on April 4, in another AAC doubleheader scheduled for 4 p.m. at Roxy Hines Memorial Softball Field.

Bottom Line

Montreat's offense needs to find more consistency to support their pitching staff and secure crucial wins in the upcoming matches to improve their standings in the AAC.