Blue Mountain splits doubleheader with Freed-Hardeman in NAIA softball

Blue Mountain Christian University softball faced a tough test Wednesday at the BMCU Sportsplex, splitting a doubleheader with Freed-Hardeman University. Both teams received votes in the latest NAIA Coaches Poll.

Freed-Hardeman claimed the first game 4-1. The Lions scored two runs in the first inning to set the tone. Blue Mountain responded in the bottom half when Anna Harrison scored after defensive pressure. Despite staying close early, the Toppers allowed single runs in the fourth and fifth innings to secure the win, with Mikaylah Fuqua leading offensively with a 2-for-3 performance.

Gail Wisher pitched a complete game for Blue Mountain, working through seven innings against a strong Lions lineup. In game two, the Toppers bounced back quickly, scoring two runs in the first inning and adding another in the second. They extended their lead with a three-run fifth inning to win 8-0 via run rule after five innings.

Anna Harrison led the offense in game two, going 3-for-4 with two RBIs and two runs scored. Laklyn Nichols added two hits and scored twice, while Neely Barrier drove in two runs. The team totaled nine hits and showed patience at the plate. Bri Langley pitched a five-inning shutout, limiting Freed-Hardeman to two hits and earning the win.

Blue Mountain continues conference play this weekend as they look to carry the momentum from their victory in the second game.

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