Tigers’ Seventh-Inning Rally Quelled in Series Finale Loss

Sunday, April 12

Charlotte, N.C.

11 a.m.

University of Memphis

14-30, 3-15

Charlotte

25-19, 10-8

Team	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	Runs R	Hits H	Errors E
Memphis	0	0	0	1	0	0	3	4	11	2
Charlotte	0	0	4	0	0	1	X	5	9	0

Tigers’ Seventh-Inning Rally Quelled in Series Finale Loss

Apr 12, 2026 | Softball

Box Score

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The University of Memphis (14-30, 3-15 American) softball team stranded the game-tying run on base for the second time in the series, falling to Charlotte (25-19, 10-8 American) by a score of 5-4 Sunday.

The Tigers battled back from a four-run deficit but stranded the game-winning run at second to end the game after producing three runs in the seventh.

HOW IT HAPPENED

Both teams recorded hits but were held scoreless in the first, with Isabella Hune singling to lead off the game.
The Tigers and 49ers combined for five hits in the second with no runs scoring.
Charlotte opened the scoring with a four-spot in the third on an RBI single, sacrifice fly and a pair of Memphis throwing errors.
After singles by Kayla Clement and Paris Brienesse and a walk by Deana Cunningham, Isabella Hune picked up an RBI on a bases-loaded walk.
Taniyah Brown entered in relief with two runners on in the fourth and induced a popout, foul out and a groundout to keep the deficit at three.
The Tigers stranded runners at second and third in the fifth after Mya Clark and Ariel Davis reached on singles.
Charlotte extended its lead with an RBI single by Sydney Lewis in the bottom of the sixth to make the game 5-1.
The Tigers threatened with three runs in the seventh before leaving the game-winning run stranded at seventh to end the game.
- Mya Clark, Ariel Davis and Kayla Clement each singled in three of the first four at-bats.
- Deana Cunningham delivered with a hard shot off the shortstop's glove to bring in two runs and cut into the deficit.
- Isabella Hune singled to short left field to bring another run home and cut the deficit to just one run.
- With the game-winning run on second in Hune, Jasmine Mack grounded out in her only at-bat of the game to end it.

NOTABLES

After this series, the Tigers have 38 sacrifice hits, which would be tied for the third-most nationally.
Memphis now has 54 stolen bases on the year, which stands as the ninth-most in a single season in program history.
Isabella Hune was 2-for-3 with a pair of RBI on the day, reaching a total of four times with two walks.
- It was Hune's third-career multi-RBI game, previously doing so against Arlington Baptist and Jackson State while at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi.
- Hune becomes the fifth Tiger to reach at least 10 walks on the season.
Deana Cunningham was 2-for-3 on the day with two RBI and a walk.
- Cunningham now has three multi-RBI games in her first season as a Tiger.
- Cunningham also now has 112 defensive assists at shortstop, good for seventh in the NCAA.
Kayla Clement notched her second-consecutive multi-hit game, also scoring twice.
- Half of Clement's four multi-hit games have come this weekend.
Mya Clark had a multi-hit game in the loss, scoring once.
Ariel Davis was 1-for-3, also drawing a walk and coming around to score once.
- Davis continues to lead Memphis with 45 hits, 28 runs and 17 walks on the year.
Paris Brienesse was 1-for-1 with a walk and a stolen base.
- Brienesse continues to lead the Tigers with 11 stolen bases and is two shy of reaching 50 stolen bases at the Division I level.
Neely Taylor logged one hit in the loss.
Avery Stutts went one inning in the loss, striking out one batter.
- She now has a team-leading 40 strikeouts in her freshman season.

UP NEXT

Memphis is set for a full week of home games, beginning with a midweek game against Alcorn State (13-26, 1-14 SWAC) before hosting North Texas (24-19, 13-5 American) for Parents Weekend.

SINGLE GAME TICKETS ON SALE NOW

Single-game tickets are on sale for the 2026 season. Ticket prices will vary based on seat location (standing room only or reserved bleachers), denoted by a color-coded wristband.

Tickets will be free for all current University of Memphis students. Up to two fans ages 17 and under will be allowed free admission per paid adult that enters with them. Please note that tickets for children ages 17 and under will be for the standing room only section. Reserved seating tickets must be purchased if adults would like them to have a seat in the bleachers.

As a reminder, fans are not permitted to bring umbrellas into the venue and Tigers Softball Complex has a clear bag policy.

Tickets can be purchased using THIS LINK.

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