The Charlotte 49ers (17-9, 1-4 C-USA) split their Saturday doubleheader with Conference USA foe, UTSA, dominating their first contest, 7-1 but slipping in the nightcap, 2-1 in nine innings. The early game marks the 49ers first conference win and featured a stellar performance from senior pitcher Lexi Betancourt.
Betancourt struck out eight batters while surrendering only three hits and four walks in the game 1 victory. She also relieved in the ninth inning of the later contest, tallying another strikeout in the late game effort.
Some notable performances Saturday include freshman Meredith Harris, who sported a 2-for-4 performance in game 1 and sophomore Grace Beatty registered two RBI’s and crossed home plate twice.