March 25, 2009 - Monticello, Arkansas - The SU softball team fell to the University of Arkansas at Monticello in non-conference play by final scores of 5-0 and 11-3.

In the first game Southern (12-15, 5-3 SWAC) only managed three hits against the division II powerhouse.  Junior pitcher Lanaya Jenkins held UAM scoreless until the bottom of the fifth inning when Arkansas-Monticello scored all five runs of the contest.  Freshman Audrey Phillips, sophomore Jasmine Tillman and junior Aruba Nicholas finished the game with one hit. 

Game two started a lot better for the Lady Jags as they opened the with a 2-0 lead.  UAM scored six-runs in the second, one in the third and four in the fourth to complete the sweep over SU after five innings.  Southern did put one more run on the scoreboard in the top of the fourth but it wasn’t enough as they fell to the 24-3 record squad.

Phillips ended the game with two hits, a run and a RBI.  Sophomore Chastoni Jones recorded a run while sophomore Kasha Tauriac scored the final run of the contest for SU.

The Blue and Gold continue their road trip as they return to SWAC action when they venture into Pine Bluff, Arkansas to take on the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Lady Lions in a three game conference set.   The games are set for Friday, March 27 at 6:00 pm while Saturday’s doubleheader starts at 12:00 and 2:00 pm.