Harding softball split a doubleheader against Southern Nazarene, highlighted by a dominant one-hit shutout from Brooklyn Gobble in the first game. The Lady Bisons improved to 24-16 overall and 19-7 in GAC play, while Southern Nazarene stands at 25-23 overall and 15-11 in conference action. The first game saw Harding win 4-0, with Gobble striking out five batters. In the second game, Harding lost 2-1 after a strong performance by Southern Nazarene鈥檚 Olivia Hernandez. The day also featured a senior recognition for Bailey Willis, Kate Pierce, and Zoey Neal.

By the Numbers
  • BROOKLYN GOBBLE: 16-11 record; 5 strikeouts; 1 hit allowed.
  • HARDING'S OFFENSE: 8 hits in Game 1 vs. 3 hits in Game 2.
State of Play
  • Harding is currently 24-16 overall and 19-7 within the Great American Conference.
  • Southern Nazarene is at 25-23 overall and 15-11 in the conference.
What's Next

The teams will complete their series with a decisive matchup on Monday at noon.

Bottom Line

Harding's strong performance in the first game indicates solid potential, but they must improve offensively to succeed in their upcoming series-deciding game against Southern Nazarene.