MAIZE, Kan. – Tabor Softball returned to action on Wednesday after a nearly two-week hiatus for a non-conference tune-up before opening up KCAC play next week. The Bluejays took on NCAA Division II foe Newman.
Tabor College: 14 – Newman University: 6 (5 Innings)
GAME NOTES
- With the win, Tabor improves to 7-8 on the season
- The game marked the seventh all-time meeting between the two programs
- Tabor owns a 4-3 record in the all-time series
NOTABLE PERFORMANCES
- Reagan Hammons led the way offensively with three RBIs, all courtesy of a three-run homer in the top of the 3rd inning
- Rachaely Yaya (2), Xeanna Samifua (2), Khily Brower (2), Candince Moreno-Hairabedian (1), Hailey Kobler (1), and Harley McLaughlin (1) also recorded RBIs in the win, with Brower and Samifua also hitting homers
- Marisa Carranza earned the win in the circle, striking out two batters
- Tabor had a massive 3rd inning, scoring 12 runs and setting the stage for a run-rule just two innings later
Tabor College: 4 – Newman University: 1
GAME NOTES
- With the win, Tabor improves to 8-8 on the season
- The game marks the eighth all-time meeting between the two teams
- Tabor owns a 5-3 advantage in the all-time series
NOTABLE PERFORMANCES
- Savannah Evans recorded both of the Bluejays’ RBIs
- Jordan Smith earned the win in the circle, throwing a team-high six strikeouts on the night
- Leilani Rios recorded the save in the win
NEXT UP
- The Bluejays open conference play on Tuesday as they make the short trip down Highway 56 to take on rival McPherson.
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Tabor College is a Christ-centered institution located in Hillsboro, Kansas. The Bluejays are members of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and compete in the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC).
