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USC Beaufort USCB 15-6
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Winner Lander LANDER 10-5
USC Beaufort USCB
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Lander LANDER
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Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E
USC Beaufort USCB 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 0
Lander LANDER 0 0 0 0 2 0 X 2 5 2

W: Akins, Kamryn (5-1) L: C. Kinlaw (6-3)

Kamryn Akins Pitching
Vernon Howard

Game Recap: Softball | | Hailey Franklin - Assistant Sports Information Director

Lander Shuts Out USC Beaufort in Peach Belt Opener, 2-0

GREENWOOD - The Lander University softball team opened Peach Belt Conference play with a dominant pitching performance, shutting out USC Beaufort 2-0 at Doug Spears Field on Saturday afternoon. The win moves the Bearcats to 1-0 in conference play and 10-5 overall, while the Sand Sharks fall to 15-6 (0-1 PBC).

The game was a classic pitchers' duel, with Lander's Kamryn Akins and USC Beaufort's Cierra Kinlaw delivering strong performances in the circle. 

Akins (5-1) was outstanding, tossing a complete-game shutout while allowing just seven hits and striking out eight batters without issuing a walk. Kinlaw (6-3) was nearly as effective, surrendering only two runs on five hits with five strikeouts over six innings.

Lander broke the scoreless tie in the bottom of the fifth inning, capitalizing on timely hitting and smart base running. Samantha Bumgarner led off the inning with a walk and advanced to second on a sacrifice bunt by Naya Jones. 

After Gracie Derrick reached on a single and moved to third, Kaitlyn DeFranco grounded out to second base to drive in Bumgarner for the game's first run. 

Linda Moore followed with a clutch RBI single up the middle, scoring Derrick to give the Bearcats a 2-0 advantage.

Akins remained in control throughout the game, stranding multiple runners and working out of trouble with key strikeouts. USC Beaufort had chances, collecting seven hits, but couldn't push a run across as Akins shut the door on every opportunity.

Offensively, Moore led the Bearcats with a 1-for-3 performance and an RBI, while DeFranco also added an RBI. Bumgarner and Derrick each contributed a run to Lander's win.

With the victory, Lander starts conference play on a high note and will look to carry the momentum into the remainder of the series with USCB. 

Key Performers UP NEXT
The Bearcats will conclude their series against the Sand Sharks on Sunday, March 2, with a doubleheader beginning at 1:00 p.m. at Doug Spears Field.
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Scoring Summary

Score By Innings
Play USCB LANDER
LANDER BOT 5th K. DeFranco grounded out to 2b, RBI; G. Derrick advanced to third; S. Bumgarner scored. 0 1
LANDER BOT 5th L. Moore singled up the middle, RBI; G. Derrick scored. 0 2

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