BENTONVILLE, Ark. – The University of Arkansas at Monticello softball team (5-1) closed out the opening day of the eighth annual Alvy Early Memorial Classic at Bentonville with a 4-1 win over Southwest Baptist University, completing the Friday sweep to open the tournament.

Game 1, 9 Innings
 
Southwest Baptist: 1, Arkansas-Monticello: 4
WP: C. Van Loo (0-1)
LP: Makenzie Martin (1-0)
SV: None

Scoring Recap:
Arkansas-Monticello was first on the board as Dacia Sexton crossed home plate from a sacrifice fly to left field by Ashlynne Vote in the fifth. 

Southwest Baptist added its only run to the board in the sixth off a UAM error. 

UAM capitalized on Bearcat errors in the ninth, scoring three unearned runs. Lainey Tippen put the Blossoms ahead, reaching home on an error by the pitcher. Vote drove in Sexton on a single to center field, followed by a throwing error to bring in Maddie Moore for the final run of the ball game, securing a 4-1 victory for the Blossoms.

Pitching Performance:
- Makenzie Martin took the win, pitching all 9.0 innings for the Blossoms, allowing one run on six hits while striking out four. 

Batting Showcase:
- Ashlynne Vote - 1-for-3 with two RBI

UP NEXT
The Blossoms return to the field on Saturday for two more games. They will play Missouri S&T and Drury. Games are set to begin at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

All live streams and live stats will be available as clickable links on the UAM Softball schedule.

How to follow the Blossoms: For more information on Arkansas-Monticello Blossoms softball, visit www.uamsports.com and follow the team's social media channels by searching "UAM Softball" on Twitter and Instagram.

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