Memphis Softball Takes One on the Road Against UConn

Sunday, April 7

Storrs, Conn.

11 AM

University of Memphis

21-19, 3-6

UConn

15-20, 4-5

Memphis

UConn

Photo by: Matthew A. Smith

Memphis Softball Takes One on the Road Against UConn

Apr 07, 2019 | Softball

Box Score

Home runs by Ashley Threatt and Sara Ann Davidson launch Tigers to victory

STORRS, Conn. – The Tigers softball team rebounded to take game three against UConn, using home runs from Ashley Threatt and Sara Ann Davidson to propel Memphis to the 3-1 victory Sunday afternoon.

The Tigers improve to 21-19 on the season, with a 3-6 conference record.

Once again, Memphis tallied the first runs of the game. Baylee Smith battled to a full count before reaching base on a fielding error. Threatt stepped up to the plate and launched the first pitch she saw over the fence, tying the team lead with six home runs on the year.

The defenses of both teams held fast for the next several innings, with neither team able to generate any offense. Memphis retired the first 11 batters in order until giving up a single in the bottom of the fourth inning.

Leading off in the top of the fifth inning, Davidson took the approach Threatt did. Liking the first pitch she saw, Davidson sailed this one over the fence in left field, scoring the solo home run. It marked the second of the season for Davidson, who has now homered in two conference series.

Kailey Hilderbrand and the defense kept UConn guessing all day, giving up just one run on five hits. Hilderbrand picked up her first collegiate win against the Huskies.

Notables

Ashley Threatt got the Tigers on the board with her sixth home run of the year in the first inning. Threat ties the team-lead for homers.
Sara Ann Davidson continued to swing a good bat, adding her second home run of the season in the fourth inning.
Kailey Hilderbrand picked up her first collegiate win, tossing a complete 7.0 innings.
Additionally, Hilderbrand allowed just one run on five hits, striking out two Huskies.
Samantha Ibison and Gracey Morton also registered hits, Regan Hadley drove in her team-leading 32^nd RBI, scoring Baylee Smith in the third.

Up Next
Memphis stays on the road for its next midweek, a Tuesday trip to Mississippi State. First pitch against the Bulldogs is set for 6 p.m. For more information on the Memphis softball team, follow the Tigers on social media at @MemphisSoftball.