WEATHERFORD, Okla. – SWOSU Softball dropped both games of their series ending doubleheader to No. 13 Harding on Saturday. Game one was an 8-3 loss, while game two ended with a 5-2 score.
 
The Bulldogs will continue playing nationally ranked teams when they have a rematch with No. 2 Rogers State on Tuesday afternoon. The doubleheader will be in Claremore starting at 3:00 pm.
 
GAME ONE – HU 8, SWOSU 3
 
After the Bulldogs stole a win from Harding yesterday, the Lady Bisons didn't waste any time grabbing the lead in game one. They had five people reach base and scored two in the first half inning. Harding then extended their lead by two more in the third thanks to multiple singles.
 
SWOSU responded with a run in the third as well, but left two more on base. Another barrage of singles from the Lady Bisons brought the score to 7-1 by the middle of the fourth. The lead was too much for the Bulldogs to overcome after that.
 
Runs were put up in the sixth and seventh by SWOSU, but they were unable to bring multiple runners across home plate. Harding also tacked on one final insurance run in the top of the seventh.
 
Taryn Westbrook received the loss after going the full seven for a complete game. Jordyn Wadley had a solid game at the plate, finishing 3-4 with two runs batted in. Maddie Rahon also ended 3-4 with a run scored.
 
GAME TWO – HU 5, SWOSU 2
 
SWOSU was the first aggressor in the series finale. Harding went three up three down to start the game thanks to three ground outs. Two singles and an error brought home two runs in the bottom of the first to give SWOSU their first lead of the day. Unfortunately for the Dawgs, these were the only runs put on the board.
 
Harding came right back and put up two runs of their own, from back to back doubles, to tie things up at two apiece. Another RBI double in the third gave HU their first lead of the game, one SWOSU would never break.
 
A fourth and seventh inning run gave Harding cushion that was not necessary. SWOSU left three runners on base in scoring position, which ended up being the difference in the game. The Bulldogs best chance came in the sixth inning when they put two on base with no outs. A base running blunder and a failed sacrifice bunt attempt spoiled any chance to tie the game and the inning and final SWOSU threat ended. 
 
Brianna Cryer (L, 3-9) pitched a complete game. Caitlin Delaney ended 2-3 with the only two RBIs in the game for SWOSU. Jordyn Wadley continued her strong performance on the day, going 2-4 with a run scored.