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Softball 2/25/2025 8:25:00 PM Hailey Franklin - Assistant Sports Information Director

Lander Splits Doubleheader, Shuts Out Limestone in Game 2 Run-Rule Victory

Box Score 1 | Box Score 2 GAFFNEY, S.C. - The Lander Bearcats (9-5, 0-0 PBC) split their doubleheader against Limestone on Sunday, dropping a close 3-2 decision in the opener before bouncing back with an 8-0 shutout run-rule victory in game two.

Game One - Limestone 3, Lander 2

The Bearcats took an early lead in the first inning when Emily Allen singled to right field, driving in Reagan Hill. The Bearcats maintained their advantage through four innings behind a strong pitching performance from Kamryn Akins, who limited the Saints to just three hits on the day.

In the fifth, Lander added to its lead when Bella Angeli's sacrifice fly brought home Hill, making it 2-0. However, Limestone responded in the bottom half of the inning, scoring three runs on a pair of clutch hits, including a two-RBI single from the Saints.

Despite collecting eight hits, Lander could not mount a comeback in the final two innings, as Limestone held on for the win.

Key Performers

Reagan Hill: 1-for-4, two runs, one double
Emily Allen: 1-for-4, one RBI
Gracie Derrick: 2-for-3

Game Two - Lander 8, Limestone 0

Lander wasted little time setting the tone in game two, scoring in the first inning and continuing to add runs throughout. Linda Moore put the Bearcats on the board early with a solo home run, and the offense continued to click with a steady stream of hits.

Hill, Allen, Camuglia, and Bumgarner each contributed RBIs, while Moore added a two-run double in the fourth to extend Lander's lead to 6-0. The Bearcats finished with 16 hits, applying consistent pressure on Limestone's pitching staff.

Halona Sampson set the tone early in the circle for Lander, retiring all three batters she faced, inducing two groundouts and a flyout. Mattye Geddings (save) took over in relief and dominated, allowing only one hit over four scoreless innings while striking out two to secure the run-rule victory.

Key Performers

Linda Moore: 2-for-3, one home run, one double, two RBIs, one run
Reagan Hill: 3-for-3, one double, one RBI, two runs
Emily Allen: 3-for-4, one double, one RBI, one run
Raquel Camuglia: 2-for-3, two RBIs
Mattye Geddings (Save): 4.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 K

UP NEXT
The Bearcats are set to host USC Beaufort (15-3) at Doug Spears Field for the Peach Belt Conference play opening weekend. Game one is scheduled for Saturday, March 1, with the first pitch at 3 p.m.

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Players Mentioned

#7 Kamryn Akins: P/UT; 5' 2"; Sophomore

#9 Emily Allen: OF; 5' 6"; Sophomore

#22 Bella Angeli: INF; 5' 6"; Sophomore

#17 Gracie Derrick: OF; 5' 4"; Junior

#13 Mattye Geddings: P; 5' 4"; Sophomore

#40 Linda Moore: UTL; 5' 5"; Sophomore

#27 Raquel Camuglia: 5' 10"; Junior

#26 Reagan Hill: 5' 8"; Freshman

#28 Halona Sampson: P; 5' 4"; Freshman

Players Mentioned

#7 Kamryn Akins
: 5' 2"; Sophomore
: P/UT

#9 Emily Allen
: 5' 6"; Sophomore
: OF

#22 Bella Angeli
: 5' 6"; Sophomore
: INF

#17 Gracie Derrick
: 5' 4"; Junior
: OF

#13 Mattye Geddings
: 5' 4"; Sophomore
: P

#40 Linda Moore
: 5' 5"; Sophomore
: UTL

#27 Raquel Camuglia
: 5' 10"; Junior

#26 Reagan Hill
: 5' 8"; Freshman

#28 Halona Sampson
: 5' 4"; Freshman
: P