Softball Recap: Collegiate comes up short despite Olivia Tull's strong performance

By Team Reports May 1, 2024, 12:20pm

Softball Recap: Collegiate Cougars vs. Saint Gertrude Gators

Collegiate was the 10-5 winner over Saint Gertrude when they last played one another last Thursday, but their luck changed this time around. The Collegiate Cougars lost 14-6 to the Saint Gertrude Gators on Tuesday. Collegiate has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Olivia Tull made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Leah Proffitt, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.

Collegiate's loss dropped their record down to 5-13. As for Saint Gertrude, their victory bumped their record up to 5-6.

Collegiate will be playing in front of their home fans against St. Catherine's at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. St. Catherine's pitching crew has only allowed 1.3 runs per game this season, so Collegiate's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Saint Gertrude, they will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Fredericksburg Christian at 4:00 p.m. Fredericksburg Christian is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 11.4 runs per game this season.

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