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Herd offense falls flat in weekend series sweep against Conference USA foe Charlotte

The Marshall University softball team was swept in its three-game series over the weekend against the University of North Carolina at Charlotte at Dot Hicks Field in Huntington.

The Herd (20-20, 6-6) lost the opening game Saturday, 5-2, before dropping both games in a Sunday doubleheader, 3-0 and 5-1, respectively.

In the first game, the Herd managed just five total hits as Charlotte pitcher Lexi Betancourt had a strong outing going the full seven innings.

Marshall pitcher Jordan Dixon was given the loss after giving up 10 hits and five earned runs while pitching a complete game.