The 49ers too their talents to Rock Hill, S.C. Saturday, March 5 to battle No. 16 Kentucky and Lehigh in a doubleheader on neutral ground. After both games, Charlotte sits at 13-4 on the year while the Wildcats moved to 16-3 and Lehigh improved to 5-3.
Game 1
Lexi Betancourt took the circle for the 49ers to deal against the nationally ranked Wildcats. Betancourt’s offense supported her from the first pitch, scoring five runs in the top of the first. Freshman Lizzy Birch led off and safely reached base on via hit-by-pitch. Haley Pace then hit a shot down to third forcing an error leaving everyone safe.