Campbellsville, KY – The University of Pikeville softball team ended their season on Thursday afternoon in the opening round of the Mid-South Conference tournament with a doubleheader loss at Campbellsville University, 11-1 and 11-3. Lillie Kluesner had a hit in both games to lead the Bears.

Game One
The Bears found themselves down 6-0 heading into the top of the fourth inning. Lillie Kluesner and Sophie Kluesner both had singles to start the inning before a Haleigh Jones sacrifice bunt put runners on second and third with one out. A Kendall Hillard single and an errant throw home brought in a Bears run to make it 6-1. However, that was all UPIKE would get in the 11-1 loss.

Game Two
After falling behind 1-0 in the first, UPIKE had a chance to tie it in the second inning. A pair of walks gave the Bears an opportunity with two outs. Katelyn Byrd knocked a single through the left side, but the left fielder threw a strike home to get the final out and keep the score at 1-0.

The Bears would do some damage in the top of the fifth inning. Byrd walked and Lillie Kluesner singled before they both advanced to second and third on a passed ball with nobody out. A Sophie Kluesner RBI groundout gave UPIKE their first run before Zoe Ingram blasted her second homerun of the season to cut the lead to four at 7-3. The Tigers would hold on however and win the game 11-3.

What's Up Next
UPIKE ends its season with a 14-36 overall record and will return to the field for the 2023 season next spring.