AUBURN, AL –  The Braves defeated the Binghamton Bearcats in the first game of the tournament, later dropping the second game of the day against the Auburn Tigers. The Braves scored 12 total runs with Austin Comstock, Keirston McCoy, and Ashley Breeding scoring two each.
 
Game 1
Bradley Softball (3-3) defeated Binghamton (1-6). Sophomore RHP Abby Rusher struck out seven players in seven innings only allowing four hits and giving up three runs. Offensively, Bradley focused on getting players on base. Sophomore Morgan Schlosser went 2-5 with a double and one RBI. Senior Kierston McCoy went 1-3 with a home run and two RBI's, scoring 3 of Bradley's 9 runs. Another senior, Ashley Breeding, went 1-2 with two RBI's. Hitting 1-4, junior Ella Schafer scored 2 runs for the Braves. Other contributors to the Braves victory were freshmen Kelsey Martin and Hannah Brooks, as well as senior Austin Comstock. The Braves won against the Bearcats 9-3.
 
Game 2
Bradley Softball (3-4) was defeated by Auburn (6-2) in five innings. Freshman pitcher, Gianna Hillegonds, opened for the Braves for the first time in her career. She faced a strong offensive team, allowing 3 hits and 5 runs in the first inning. With senior Kinsley Robertson taking over for the remaining 3 of the Braves defensive innings, Auburn managed to score nine more times. Offensively, seniors Austin Comstock and Ashley Breeding, as well as sophomore Olivia Turner, were big for the Braves as they scored the three Bradley runs, with Breeding and Turner both hitting doubles. The Braves lost against the Tigers 3-14. They will meet again tomorrow.
 
Up Next
Bradley continues their fight in the War Eagle Classic tomorrow facing Illinois at 11:30 A.M. and Auburn at 4:30 in Auburn, AL. Both games will be played at Jane B. Moore Field. The Bradley Braves game against the Auburn Tigers will be available to view ESPN+.
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