The Savannah State Lady Tigers faced a disappointing start to the SIAC Softball Tournament, losing to Spring Hill 8-0. Despite entering as the third seed from the SIAC East, they managed only one hit throughout the game, coming from Ansley Hudson. Spring Hill scored all their runs in a dominant fourth inning, marking a challenging outing for SSU's pitchers, Allen and Martin. The Lady Tigers now shift their focus to an elimination game against LeMoyne-Owen, where a win will keep their tournament hopes alive.

By the Numbers
  • SSU recorded just 1 hit in the entire game.
  • Spring Hill scored 7 runs in a single inning (fourth inning).
  • Savannah State's Allen gave up 7 runs and 7 walks in 3.1 innings.
State of Play
  • SSU is now in the elimination bracket with their next game scheduled against LeMoyne-Owen.
  • LeMoyne-Owen lost their opening game to Albany State 16-1.
What's Next

The Lady Tigers will face LeMoyne-Owen on Monday at 6:30 p.m. A victory would keep them in the tournament and improve their chances for a successful comeback.

Bottom Line

For Savannah State to advance in the SIAC Tournament, they must capitalize on their prior victory against LeMoyne-Owen and leverage the experience gained from the loss to Spring Hill.