Tigers Fall to Shockers in Second Game of Series

Saturday, April 23

Wichita, Kan.

1 p.m.

University of Memphis

Wichita State

Photo by: Matthew A. Smith

Apr 23, 2022 | Softball

Box Score

WICHITA, Kan. – The Wichita State offense continued their hot-hitting today that led to Memphis facing the 14-3 loss in the second game of the series.

Following today's games, Memphis moves to 16-31 overall and 2-12 in AAC play.

Game One: MEMPHIS: 3, WICHTIA STATE: 14 (5 INNINGS)
How it happened:

The Tigers took an early lead for the second day in a row when Taylor Smrt singled up the middle and sent Kendall Lee home for the 1-0 lead in the top of the first inning.
Wichita State would go on to score a combined 11 runs through the first three innings to take the 11-1 lead.
Memphis would cut into their deficit in the top of the fourth inning after Alyssa Dean reached off a fielding error by WSU and allowed Meagan Chism to cross home plate.
Kendall Lee would follow that up with a double down the right field line that moved everyone on the bases up and sent Gracie Morton home to make it an 11-3 game.
The Shockers would cap off scoring in the bottom of the fourth inning with two homeruns and handed the Tigers the 14-3 loss.

Notables:

Kendall Lee led the team with two hits today while Morton, Dean, Smrt, Chism and Camryn Wineinger all picked up hits today.
Hallie Siems got the start today while Jenna Gibson and Zoey LeCompte both made appearances in today's game.

UP NEXT

Memphis and Wichita State will finish the series on tomorrow afternoon beginning at 12 p.m. Coverage of the game can be found on ESPN+.
The Tigers will return to the Bluff City on Tuesday when they host Ole Miss at the Tiger Softball Complex. First pitch is scheduled for 6 p.m. with coverage on ESPN+.

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