MONTICELLO, Ark. - The University of Arkansas at Monticello Blossoms softball team hosted the Golden Suns of Arkansas Tech University Friday afternoon for the third and final game of the GAC series. UAM fell in the final contest by a score of 6-1, falling in the series 0-3.

Game 3, 7 Innings 
Arkansas Tech: 6 , Arkansas-Monticello: 1
WP: Aly White (7-3)
LP: Kyleigh Benton (1-4)
SV: None

Scoring Recap:
The Suns quickly added four runs to the ball game, with the first coming off the bat of the first batter to start the game who sent a solo shot over the left field wall. Two more singles in the first would make it 4-0, before UAM got a chance to bat.

The Blossoms put their only run on the board in the bottom of the first as Jolie Bazan saw home.

Two more home runs from the bat of the same Golden Sun in the fourth and sixth made it 6-1, for ATU, who took the series 3-0.

Pitching Performances
- Kyeligh Benton started in the circle for the Blossoms allowing four runs on four hits.
- Kayla Olthouse pitched 5.0 innings for UAM allowing one run on four hits while striking out six batters.
- Makenzie Martin pitched the remaining 2.0 innings allowing one run on one hit while striking out three batters. 

Offensive Showcase
- Jolie Bazan - 2-for-4 with 1 SB, and one run scored.

ON DECK FOR THE BLOSSOMS
Arkansas-Monticello Softball will travel to Weatherford, Oklahoma for a series meeting with the Bulldogs of Southwestern Oklahoma State University. First pitch of the series opening double-header is set for noon on Friday, March 19.

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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