North Greenville put together a successful day in Tigerville, handedly sweeping the Tigers of Benedict College with final scores of 10-1 and 8-0 with both games lasting just five innings. The Crusaders improved their overall record to 18-8. Brianna McRae was perfect for the day, going 5 for 5 at the plate.

Results

• Scores: Game 1 - NGU 10 / BC 1 | Game 2 - NGU 8 / BC 0
• Location: Jan McDonald Field / Tigerville, SC
• Records: NGU 18-8 / BC 7-3

Recap

• With Elizabeth Engler getting the start on the mound, Benedict began the day with the lead due to a throwing error that allowed a run to score in the top of the 1st. However, this would be Benedict's only run of the game as the combination of Engler and Hailey Wells were effective in shutting down the Benedict lineup. The Crusaders would claim the lead in the bottom of the inning with a two-RBI double by Brianna McRae and an RBI double by Aschlyn Hutto. After three additional runs in the 3rd, NGU would blow the game open in the 4th by scoring four more runs including a two-RBI single by Aschlyn Hutto and an RBI single by Darbi Holmes. With Hailey Wells pitching a three up, three down 5th inning, the game would come to an early end due to the mercy rule.
• Wells would return to the mound to begin game two. It wouldn't take long for the Crusaders to claim the lead as four runs would come across in the bottom of the 2nd thanks to two-RBI singles by both Grayce Black and Brianna McRae. Black would also collect an RBI single in the bottom of the 3rd. In the 4th, Brianna McRae would put the exclamation point on her productive day with a solo shot to center field. With NGU up by six, Emily Allen would end game two early due to the mercy rule with a two-RBI single to left field.

Individual

• Brianna McRae went 5-5 at the plate including a home run, 2 doubles, and 5 RBIs.
• Grayce Black posted 3 hits and 3 RBIs in game 2.
• Elizabeth Engler put together a strong start, pitching 4 innings and allowing just 3 hits and 1 walk while striking out 7.

Upcoming

• The Crusaders will head to Mount Olive, NC to face the Trojans of the University of Mount Olive on Friday, March 26th.