University of Massachusets Athletics
Saturday, February 24
Columbia, SC
5:30 p.m.
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Photo by: Thom Kendall - UMass Athletics
Massachusetts Falls To South Carolina On Day Two in Columbia
February 24, 2024 | Softball
COLUMBIA, S.C. -- Massachusetts (3-10) dropped their lone matchup on day two of the Gamecock Invitational to South Carolina (12-2) on Saturday at Carolina Softball Stadium.
The Minutewomen found themselves in a pitchers dual for much the of the game as Junior Julianne Bolton allowed just one run through the first four innings of play. The no. 17 Gamecocks however, broke through in the fifth and sixth innings scoring two runs in each inning to claim the 5-0 victory.
Bolton got the starting nod in the circle, totaling two strikeouts on 85 pitches. The Junior now has a 3.85 ERA across five starts in the circle.
Bolton got the starting nod in the circle, totaling two strikeouts on 85 pitches. The Junior now has a 3.85 ERA across five starts in the circle.
Notable Numbers
- 2: Massachusetts played it's second game against South Carolina on the weekend.
- 2: Bolton recorded two strikeouts on the day.
- 2: Bolton earned her second start of the weekend.
- 8: Freshman Odyssey Torres has recorded a hit in eight of the teams first 13 games.
Up Next
- UMass matches up with JMU for a 12:30 p.m. first pitch to close out the Gamecock Classic. Links and live updates can be found at umassathletics.com and @umasssoftball on X (Twitter).
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Jori Heard (3-0)
L: Bolton, Julianne (2-4)
Batting:
SH: Pantoja, Bella 1
Batting:
2B: Jen Cummings 1 ; Denver Bryant 2
RBI: Riley Blampied 3 ; Karley Shelton 1 ; Brooke Blankenship 1
SF: Riley Blampied 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Jen Cummings 1 ; Karley Shelton 1 ; Denver Bryant 2 ; Brooke Blankenship 1
SB: Kyye Ricks 1
HBP: Karley Shelton 1
Game Leaders
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