MEMPHIS, Tenn. -  Auburn University at Montgomery softball (21-4; GSC: 7-4) completed a strong day on the road Saturday, sweeping a Gulf South Conference doubleheader against the Christian Brothers Lady Buccaneers (5-17-1) with 7–5 victories in both games. 

COACH WILKES LANEY'S COMMENTS 
"We did a good job at manufacturing runs today. We used bunts, sacrifice flies, base hits, and home runs. Our defense and pitching staff did a good job at keeping us in the game. We had two good team wins today, and we look forward to Game Three tomorrow."

HOW IT HAPPENED 
Game One; AUM 7; CBU 5 

Auburn University at Montgomery struck quickly in the top of the first inning, plating three runs to take an early lead. Chloe Baynes opened the game with a single before Gabbi Barnowsky was hit by a pitch to put two runners aboard. After a sacrifice bunt moved both runners into scoring position, Reese Cauley reached base and two runs came home. Gracie Suggs followed with an RBI single to right center, extending the Warhawks' advantage to 3–0. 

Christian Brothers responded with a run in the bottom half of the inning. A leadoff walk and single set up a sacrifice fly cut the deficit to 3–1. 

The Warhawks added another run in the fourth inning after Olivia Watkins tripled down the right-field line. Karris Rhine followed with a groundout that scored Watkins, pushing the lead to 4–1. 

The Buccaneers answered in the bottom of the fourth when first baseman Mackenzie Gieseler led off the inning with a solo home run to trim the lead in half at 4–2. 

AUM extended its lead again in the fifth. Baynes singled and stole second before advancing to third on a groundout. Rebecca Komers then lifted a sacrifice fly to left field, allowing Baynes to score and give the Warhawks a 5–2 advantage. 

In the bottom of the sixth, Christian Brothers strung together four hits, tying the game up at 5–5. 

The Warhawks responded in the seventh inning to reclaim the lead. Baynes sparked the rally with a double down the left-field line and later scored when Cauley lined an RBI single through the right side. Moments later, a passed ball allowed Barnowsky to cross the plate, extending the lead to 7–5. 

Christian Brothers threatened in the bottom of the seventh with a two-out double, but the Warhawks recorded the final out to secure the victory at 7-5. 

Notables 
Chloe Baynes led the Warhawks offensively, going 3-for-4 with a double, three runs scored, and a stolen base. 

Gracie Suggs contributed at the plate and behind the dish, going 1-for-3 with an RBI, a walk, and a stolen base, while recording eight putouts at catcher. 

Olivia Watkins added a spark in the middle innings with a triple down the right-field line and later scored to extend the Warhawks' lead in the fourth. 

Karris Rhine picked up an RBI on a groundout in the fourth inning, scoring Olivia Watkins after her leadoff triple. 

Gabbi Barnowsky crossed the plate twice and worked a walk, including scoring the go-ahead insurance run in the seventh inning. 

In the circle, Reese Cauley (12–1) tossed a complete game, striking out seven batters across seven innings while earning the win. 

Game Two; AUM 7; CBU 5  
Christian Brothers jumped out to an early lead in the bottom of the first inning, scoring two runs despite not recording a hit. A pair of walks loaded the bases before a groundout and a sacrifice fly brought home the runs to give the Buccaneers a 2–0 advantage. 

The Warhawks responded in a big way in the third inning. Jasmine Sneed started the rally with a solo home run, her second of the season, to left field to put the Warhawks on the board.  

With two outs later in the frame, Gabbi Barnowsky drew a walk before Rebecca Komers delivered an RBI double to center field to tie the game. Reese Cauley followed with an RBI single through the left side, giving AUM its first lead of the game at 3–2. 

The Warhawks added to their lead in the fourth inning behind another big swing from Sneed. After Karris Rhine worked a walk, Snead launched her second home run of the game, to extend AUM's advantage to 5-2.  

The orange and black created additional scoring separation in the seventh inning as Sneed drew a walk and center fielder, Chloe Baynes, followed with a bunt single to put two runners aboard. Fellow outfielder, Rhine then broke the game open with a two-run home run to left-center field, pushing the lead to 7–2. 

Christian Brothers attempted a late rally in the bottom of the seventh. After two runners reached base, short stop, Katelyn Harmon hit a three-run home run to cut the deficit to 7–5. The Warhawks were able to record the final outs to secure the win.  

With the victory, AUM also clinched the series after taking Game 1 earlier in the day. 

Notables 
Third baseman Jasmine Sneed powered the Warhawks offensively with two home runs, three RBIs, and two runs scored, including a solo shot in the third inning and a two-run homer in the fourth. Sneed delivered her second and third home runs of the season.  

Karris Rhine delivered a key late-game swing, finishing 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and a walk. 

Reese Cauley recorded a 2-for-4 performance with an RBI, driving in a run during the Warhawks' three-run third inning. 

Rebecca Komers contributed offensively with a 1-for-3 performance featuring an RBI double and a walk, while also recording three putouts and two assists defensively. 

Chloe Baynes reached base twice, going 2-for-4 at the plate 

Defensively, the Warhawks played error-free softball, holding Christian Brothers to just four hits while recording 21 putouts in the win. 

In the circle, Chelisa Newsome and Alivia Messick combined to pitch seven innings, allowing five runs on four hits while striking out five to secure the victory. 

Newsome made her 11th start for the Warhawks and Messick delivered her ninth appearance.  

Up Next 
The Warhawks will play the final game of the series on Sunday, March 15 against Christian Brothers at the Bland Field, with the first pitch set for noon.  

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