Lubbock, Texas -  Oklahoma Christian (6-5, LSC 2-1) played Lubbock Christian (2-5, LSC 1-2) in the rubber match of the opening series of Lone Star Conference play. 

What Went Down 

The Eagles got the offense started early with a lead-off hit from Kadence Brewster, who then showed smart base running to find her way to third off of two Chap mistakes. Aaliyah Brown then hit a hard ground ball up the left side of the field to bring Brewster home, giving the Eagles the early lead. 

Jill Dickson found her groove in the circle early, striking out five Chap batters in the first three innings and holding a shutout through six inning

Heading into the seventh inning, the Eagles would hold a two-run lead. The Eagles' bat would get hot again and tack on two more runs with RBIs from Whitney Walde and Kristen Whitehouse.  

Jill Dickson would pitch six innings for the Eagles and record eight strikeouts. Grace Anderson would come in the seventh inning to close the game and strike out the side to seal the win for the Eagles and complete the shutout. 

Notes

• The Eagles as a team recorded 11 hits, led by Whitney Walde, who had 3 hits.

• Aaliyah Brown led with 2 RBI with her two hits. 

• Whitney Walde and Kristen Whitehouse both drove in an RBI. 

• Jill Dickson went 6 innings, recording 8 strikeouts, allowing 6 hits but no runs to be scored in the win. 

• Grace Anderson came in to pitch the 7th inning, facing 3 batters, and striking out all 3.

Up Next

The No. 22 Eagles will travel to Austin, Texas, for a midweek three-game series with St. Edward's, beginning with a doubleheader on Tuesday and the final game on Wednesday afternoon.