Bradley Softball wrapped up an eventful weekend at the Hilltopper Classic in Bowling Green, Kentucky, finishing with a 2-2 record. The Braves displayed power at the plate, solid pitching performances, and flashes of defensive excellence, providing plenty of optimism as the season progresses.
Game Results:
Feb. 23 – Bradley 6, Gardner-Webb 1 (Win)
Feb. 23 – Bradley 4, Western Kentucky 6 (Loss)
Feb. 24 – Bradley 4, Gardner-Webb 2 (Win)
Feb. 24 – Bradley 1, Western Kentucky 2 (Loss)
Key Takeaways:
Bailey Sample Leads the Charge – The junior first baseman was the team's top offensive performer, collecting seven hits across the weekend, including a home run and a .636 batting average. She also showed patience at the plate with four walks.
Late-Game Resilience – Against Gardner-Webb on February 24, Bradley rallied late, scoring four runs in the final two innings to secure the victory.
Solid Pitching Effort –
- Sydney Kennedy pitched a complete-game victory with seven innings, six hits, two earned runs, and seven strikeouts against Gardner-Webb.
- Hannah Organ and Rylee Richey combined for a strong showing, limiting Gardner-Webb to just two runs on Monday.
- The staff posted a 2.66 ERA across the weekend.
Defense Stepping Up – The Braves played error-free softball in two games, a key improvement moving forward.
Power Presence – Bradley launched multiple four runs, showing the ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities.
What's Next?
Bradley heads to Miami next weekend for the FIU Classic.
