Courtesy of Greensboro College SID Wes Gullett
Baseball Falls In Game Three Against Methodist
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – The Greensboro College baseball team fell to Methodist University 16-3 Saturday in USA South Athletic Conference play.
The Pride (5-16, 1-5 USA South) scored its three runs in the second inning. Daniel Efrid and Braedon Jewett each recorded RBI hits.
“We need to embrace the tough moment and fight through it,” Head Coach Frank Maldonado said. “There were several occasions in today’s game that provided opportunities for us to beat a very well-coached team from Methodist. You have to limit the little mistakes, and we are not very consistent in those facets of the game.”
Zach Neumeister, Andrew Ray, Bram Johnson, Mac Graham, Efrid, and Jewett combined for six hits. Dustin Minnick took the loss on the mound.
Greensboro will return to action at 7 p.m. Friday when they open a three-game set against the Battling Bishops of North Carolina Wesleyan. For more information on Pride baseball, continue to follow www.greensborocollegesports.com.
Pride Softball Drops A Pair Of USA South Games
RALEIGH, N.C. – The Greensboro College softball team dropped a pair of USA South Athletic Conference games to William Peace University Saturday, one of them a no-hitter.
The Pride (11-7, 0-2 USA South) dropped Game 1, 9-0, before suffering a 10-6 defeat in Game 2.
Greensboro could not get anything going in the first game, as the Pacers (15-5, 5-1 USA South) held the Pride hitless.
Dawn Harris (4-4) took the loss for Greensboro.
The Pride then put up a strong fight in Game 2.
WPU scored the first three runs before Allyson Yeager plated Kali Puckett with an RBI groundout.
However, the Pacers extended their margin to 9-1 with seven runs in the third inning.
Greensboro scored four times in the fifth inning to pull within 10-5. Yeager recorded her second RBI of the game when she doubled home Madison Crisco. Two batters later, Sarah Tompkins hit her first home run of the year to score Yeager and Sarah Connolly.
Alexis Hall walked with two outs in the sixth inning before coming around to score the final run of the game on a Yeager infield single.
Crisco finished with a team-high three hits, while Yeager and Tompkins each had two hits. Maddy Wetherholt (7-3) took the loss for Greensboro.
“We got off to a slow start in both games today and could not make the most of our chances,” Interim Head Coach Denzel Wallace said. “The girls battled though every inning of both games, and I was extremely proud of the way they fought back in Game 2.”
The Pride will return to the diamond at 1 p.m. Sunday when they host the Cougars of Averett University in another USA South Athletic Conference double-header. For more information on Greensboro College softball, continue to follow www.greensborocollegesports.com.
Women’s Lacrosse Drops USA South Game Against Meredith
RALEIGH, N.C. – Kirstin Norris scored a team-high five goals, but the Greensboro College women’s lacrosse team dropped its first game of the USA South Athletic Conference season to Meredith College Saturday, 21-12.
Meredith (6-1, 1-0 USA South) scored first before Norris tied the game just 11 seconds later.
After falling behind 2-1, Norris drew the Pride (5-1, 2-1 USA South) even once again with her second goal of the afternoon.
The Angels then ran off three straight goals before Ashlynn Parks pulled Greensboro within 5-3 after beating the Meredith keeper on a free-position goal.
Over the final 14 minutes of the first half, the two teams traded goals before Meredith took a 9-7 halftime lead.
Natalie Ritchey pulled Greensboro to within one goal 2 minutes into the second half, but the Angels pulled away for the nine-goal victory.
“We played as a team today and I am proud of that,” Head Coach Christie Hebert said. “It was a tough loss, but we will learn from it and come out on top.”
Parks and Ritchey each had three goals, while Alexa Besch had one goal. Kaleigh Hemstock took the loss in goal despite making 14 saves.
The Pride women will return to the field at 3 p.m. Wednesday when they host the Hornets of Lynchburg College. For more information on Greensboro College women’s lacrosse, continue to follow www.greensborocollegesports.com.
Men’s Lacrosse Snaps Skid With Victory Over Hilbert
GREENSBORO, N.C. – Charles Stringfellow had four goals and three assists as the Greensboro College men’s lacrosse team defeated Hilbert College Saturday 13-8, snapping a seven-game skid.
The Hawks (1-2) scored first before Stringfellow tied it 40 seconds later off an assist from Denis Radcliffe.
After HC retook the lead, the Pride (2-7) converted on its first man-up opportunity when Stringfellow found Jonathan Avedesian with an open look, tying the game again.
The Hawks then opened a two-goal lead, but Greensboro ran off three straight goals to take a 5-4 halftime lead. Austin Bane, Joseph Stump, and Daniel Wolf each had one goal, while Stringfellow added two assists.
Hilbert tied the game for a third time early in the third period, but Stringfellow recorded two goals off assists from Tamarie Sterling to put the Pride on top 7-5.
The Hawks pulled to within one goal midway through the period, but Greensboro reeled off five straight goals to put the game out of reach. Jervon Speller, Gianni Gonzalez, Stringfellow, Stump, and Wolf each had one goal during the stretch, while Dominic Scott and Radcliffe recorded one assist each.
Lamar Jelks scored the Pride’s final goal with 1:45 remaining.
“The men battled back hard today, and I could not be more proud,” Head Coach Mike Foderaro said. “It feels great to get another win, and hopefully we can ride this momentum forward with the rest of the season.”
Greensboro College dominated the face-off circle as Jelks won 20 of 22 face-offs. Ethan Danser picked up the win in goal after making 10 saves.
The Pride men will return to action at 4 p.m. Wednesday when they travel to Bridgewater College. For more information on Greensboro College men’s lacrosse, continue to follow www.greensborocollegesports.com.