On March 22, 2025, Carolina University faced Greensboro College in a doubleheader, with Greensboro taking both games in commanding fashion.
Game 1: Greensboro 12, Carolina University 2
In the first game, Greensboro defeated Carolina University with a convincing 12-2 victory. Greensboro came out strong, highlighted by I. Ray's perfect 3-for-3 day, driving in four runs, including a triple. A. Frazier kicked things off with a leadoff home run in the first inning, and Ray followed up in the second inning with a bases-clearing triple that extended their lead to 5-0.
Carolina University managed to get on the board in the third inning when G. Sullivan advanced and scored on
ZyMaijah Thomas's groundout. Later,
Chloe Herbster singled in the fifth, setting up a second run scored by
Gina Sullivan. However, Greensboro's offense was relentless, with J. Tong's three-run home run in the fourth inning sealing Carolina's fate.
A. Frazier earned the win, allowing just one earned run in four innings while
Danielle Brooks of Carolina University allowed 12 earned runs in four innings, taking the loss.
Key Players:
Carolina University:
- C. Herbster: 2-for-2 with a double and an RBI
- G. Sullivan: Scored both of Carolina's runs
- D. Brooks: 1-for-2 with a double
Greensboro:
- I. Ray: 3-for-3 with 4 RBIs and a triple
- A. Frazier: Leadoff home run and 3 walks, also earned the win as the starting pitcher
- J. Tong: 3-run home run in the fourth inning
Game 2: Greensboro 16, Carolina University 8
The second game was an offensive showcase for both teams, with Greensboro ultimately prevailing 16-8. Carolina University put up a fight with five runs in the second inning, but Greensboro responded with five runs of their own. C. Herbster led Carolina's effort, going 2-for-2 with a double and an RBI, while D. Brooks drove in three runs with a 3-for-4 performance.
Greensboro's R. Taylor and I. Ray were key to their offensive surge. Taylor went 2-for-3 and scored three runs, while Ray delivered another impressive 3-for-3 performance with an RBI and a stolen base.
Carolina's defense struggled with four errors, which allowed Greensboro to pull ahead late in the game. Carolina's pitcher C. Herbster took the loss, giving up seven earned runs, while Greensboro's R. Hampel secured the win, allowing only one earned run in three innings.
Key Players
Carolina University:
- D. Brooks: 3-for-4 with 3 RBIs
- C. Herbster: 2-for-2 with a double, RBI, and a stolen base
- Z. Thomas: 2-for-3 with a walk
Greensboro:
- R. Taylor: 2-for-3, 3 runs scored, and an RBI
- I. Ray: 3-for-3 with an RBI and a stolen base
- J. Vitamanti: 3-for-4 with 2 runs scored
Greensboro swept the doubleheader, taking advantage of key offensive opportunities and capitalizing on defensive mistakes by Carolina University.
Up Next:
The Bruins will travel to Bluefield University on Tuesday, March 25th for a double header at 12 and 2pm.Â
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