On Friday, Columbia College faced off against Stephens College in a doubleheader following a recent loss to Williams Baptist University. In the first game, the Cougars took control early on, with Jazlin Gottman’s single in the second inning resulting in two RBIs and putting them ahead 2-0. It wasn’t until the sixth inning that the Cougars really picked up steam, scoring two more runs off of Emma Bruno’s hit to right field. Ultimately, the Cougars secured a 4-0 victory in the first game.
However, the momentum shifted in the second game as Stephens College dominated the third inning and took a 2-0 lead. Elise Kendrick’s hit drove in two runs and the Stars continued to build on their lead with three more singles by the sixth inning bringing it to 6-2. Despite their efforts, Columbia College fell short of a sweep as Stephens emerged victorious with a final score of 6-4.