The Shorter Hawks softball team lost both games in their home series finale against Southern Wesleyan, finishing the day 13-34 overall and 7-19 in CC play. In game one, they suffered a narrow 2-0 defeat despite a strong performance from pitcher Madison Bishop. In game two, the Hawks initially took the lead but ultimately fell 8-3 after Southern Wesleyan exploded for seven runs in two innings.

By the Numbers
  • Hawks recorded 13 wins and 34 losses this season, with a 7-19 conference record.
  • Madison Bishop pitched a complete game in the first match, striking out 5 while allowing only 4 hits.
State of Play
  • The Hawks lost both games, now on a six-game losing streak.
  • Southern Wesleyan secured the victory after a significant offensive surge late in game two.
What's Next

The Hawks will conclude their season with a doubleheader against King in Bristol this Saturday, starting at 1:00 PM.

Bottom Line

The Hawks need to focus on robust offensive execution and closing out innings to turn their performance around in the final matchup of the season.