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Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Softball Wins Sixth Straight

JACKSON, Tenn. - 3/12/2008 - The Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ University Lady Bulldogs swept a double-header with Crichton College (Tenn.) on Wednesday afternoon, increasing their winning streak to six games. The two wins put the Lady Bulldogs at 8-5 on the season and 5-3 in TranSouth Conference play. Crichton is now 2-14 overall and 0-4 in league play.

Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ jumped out to a two-run lead in the second inning with hits from Ashley Walter, Candice Thompson, and Michelle Albonetti. The Lady Bulldogs increased their lead to 5-0, before Crichton added their lone run in the seventh. Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ's Amy Chatham allowed just one run in the top of the seventh to move her record to 5-2 on the year. Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµâ€™s offense was led by Albonetti who went 4-for-4, followed by Kristen Kirk and Thompson who each went 2-for-3 in the game.

In the second game, Bethany Burnett (2-3) tossed a six-inning complete game shutout, allowing just three hits in the game. Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµâ€™s offensive attack started early with singles from Albonetti, Brittany Burkett, and Chatham. The Lady Bulldogs then added two runs then scored on a double by Ashley Blakenship in the first inning. Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ added two more runs in the third, one in the fourth, and three in the sixth to run-rule Crichton 8-0. The Lady Bulldog’s offense was led by Chatham who went 3-for-4, followed by Albonetti and Burkett both going 2-for-4.

Up next, the Lady Bulldogs will be hosting the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ University Classic at Fesmire Field, Friday and Saturday, March 14-15. The Lady Bulldogs are scheduled to play Campbellsville University (Ky.) at 10:00 am and 12:00 pm. Then at 6:00 pm, Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ battles Olivet Nazarene University (Ill.). On Saturday the Lady Bulldogs will play Lindsey Wilson College at 1:00 pm and then again at 3:00 pm.

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Steven Aldridge
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