Softball Celebrates Seniors Against Williams Baptist

Columbia, Mo. – The Columbia College softball team recognized its two seniors today before the first game against Williams Baptist University. Bailey Merritt and Abigail Pringer were the two seniors honored. The Cougars were able to hold off the late comeback attempt from the Eagles in game one to earn the 6-5 win, but WBU was able to split the series as they would take game two 8-0.

Game One Stat Tracker:
CC def. WBU, 6-5

• Jazlin Gottman collected five strike outs
• Emily King finished with one triple and two RBI
• Jazlin Gottman led the team with two hits
• Sophia Angel added two RBI, while Abigail Pringer followed with one

Game Two Stat Tracker:
WBU def. CC, 8-0

• Kennedy Jensen picked up two strike outs
• Athena Wheeler hit one double
• Bailey Merritt, Cassidy Avery, and Suzanna Shanks all collected a hit

Columbia will have nearly a week off before they play again, as next Friday, April 21st, they will be the visiting squad against Stephens College at Battle HS. The double header will see games played at 3:00 and 5:00.