Softball Recap: Southern/Diller-Odell vs. Auburn Bulldogs
Southern/Diller-Odell was the 5-3 winner over Auburn when they last played one another back in September of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. Southern/Diller-Odell came up short against the Auburn Bulldogs on Saturday, falling 18-6.
Reece Barnard made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-2. Another player making a difference was Gabby Long, who scored two runs while going 2-for-2.
Even though they lost, Southern/Diller-Odell hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved they're strikeout total in three consecutive contests.
Southern/Diller-Odell's loss dropped their record down to 2-6. As for Auburn, their victory was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 11-4.
Southern/Diller-Odell will be staying on the road on Monday to face off against Syracuse at 5:00 p.m. As for Auburn, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Fairbury on Tuesday.
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