FLORENCE, S.C. — West Liberty St. (0-3) fell to Francis Marion (5-1) by a score of 15-1 on Sunday at Sparrow Stadium to wrap up the weekend series. Francis Marion opened with a four-run first inning and continued to add pressure with a six-run fifth inning. The home team capitalized on 12 hits and 14 RBIs, while the Hilltoppers managed five hits but struggled defensively with three errors.
Colby Conn pitched 4 innings for West Liberty, allowing 9 earned runs on 7 hits, including a home run, while issuing 4 walks and striking out 2 batters. Conn threw a total of 95 pitches, with 49 strikes, and ended with a WHIP of 2.75 in the outing. Chandler Maurice relieved Conn, pitching 2 innings and conceding 6 earned runs on 5 hits, while also walking 4 batters and striking out 4. Maurice's performance included 54 pitches, with 25 strikes, and a WHIP of 4.50.
Aaron Flowers contributed with one hit and two walks, and scored the Toppers only run . Giacomo Dolce recorded two hits and drew a walk. Luke Marsh added a hit and one RBI. Austin Wittreich collected a hit and a walk.
Next up the Hilltoppers are scheduled to host Bluefield State Feb.21 in Cadiz, Ohio.
West Liberty University blends a small-town environment with a comprehensive college experience, fostering students' aspirations through hands-on learning, personalized support, and unique academic programs at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Learn more at westliberty.edu.
