BLUEFIELD, WV -- The Carolina University Bruins played the second game of a softball double-header at Bluefield State College on Sunday, April 18th. The Bruins beat the Big Blue 12-1 in the first game, and a win in game 2 would give the Bruins their longest win streak of the season. Carolina University again started strong as they scored 3 runs in the top of the first. Bluefield State College bounced back in the bottom of the second and tied the game at 3-3. The Bruins quickly retook the lead by scoring a run in the top of the third inning. CU struck again in the top of the fifth and sixth innings as they took a 7-3 lead going into the bottom of the sixth. The Big Blue scored a couple of runs late, but it wasn't enough as Carolina University went on to win the game 8-5.

Danielle Brooks started on the mound for the Bruins, but Lyric Ryan came in early and earned the win. Brooks posted 3 strikeouts in 1 and 1/3 innings. Ryan pitched 5 and 2/3 innings and collected 7 strikeouts while allowing just 2 runs. Jade Durr stayed hot at the plate in this game. Durr went 3-4 with a double, a triple, and 1 RBI. Kalea Bolch also had a stand out performance going 3-4 with a triple, 1 RBI, and scored 3 times. Missy Smith was great batting from the cleanup position. Smith went 2-4 with a double and 3 RBIs.

The Bruin Softball Team has now won a season best 4 in a row and sits at 12-14. Carolina University will close out the regular season at home against Johnson University on Tuesday, April 20th. Earlier this season, CU beat the Royals twice on the road. In addition to closing out the season strong, the Bruins will honor their seniors prior to the first game of this double-header.