MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The No. 1 Auburn University at Montgomery Warhawks softball team (11-2, GSC: 1-2) wrapped up its Gulf South Conference series against the West Alabama Tigers (11-4-1, GSC: 2-1) with a 2-1 victory in game three on Sunday afternoon from the AUM Softball Complex.
 
COACH WILKES LANEY'S COMMENTS
"Friday was tough. We got punched in the gut. But, we got back up and fought today. I'm proud we were able to win the day today."

HOW IT HAPPENED
The Warhawks got on the board early when Olivia Watkins reached first base on a Tigers error. After advancing to second on a passed ball, Rebecca Komers stepped up to the plate and drilled an RBI single through the left side, giving AUM a 1-0 lead after the first inning.
 
West Alabama responded in the next half inning with Kayla Morris' solo shot to left field, evening the score at one run apiece.
 
Strong defense from both sides resulted in three scoreless innings, bringing the game to the bottom of the sixth frame.
 
Watkins led off with a walk before the Tigers subbed in Eleanor De Block, who would stay in the circle for the remainder of the day. As the next batter, Komers layed down a sacrifice bunt to advance Watkins to second. This set the stage for Kennedy Sevcik's go-ahead RBI single through the right side, completing Watkins' trip around the diamond.
 
The Warhawks' offense continued to keep the pressure on the Tigers; however, the bottom of the sixth inning would come to an end with three runners left on base.
 
Alivia Messick retired the Tigers in order in the final frame, sealing a 2-1 victory for the Warhawks in game three.
 
NOTABLES

• Chelisa Newsome started in the circle for the Warhawks and tossed 3.1 innings, struck out five batters, while allowing just two hits and one run.
• Alivia Messick earned her first win of the season, throwing the final 3.2 innings of work for AUM. She finished with four punches without allowing a single hit or any runs.
• Rebecca Komers went 1-for-2 at the plate while hitting an RBI in the first inning.
• Gabbi Barnowsky took one hit on two at-bats, drew a walk, and swiped a pair of bases.
• Kennedy Sevcik added a hit to her tally, and delivered the game-winning RBI.
• Jasmine Sneed rounded out the orange and black's offense with a hit and a stolen base.

 
UP NEXT
The Warhawks will hit the road next weekend for a GSC series against the Lee Flames in Cleveland, Tenn. Friday's single game will begin with a 3 p.m. first pitch.

 
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