CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Liberty University softball team dropped both games of a Mountain East Conference doubleheader at Charleston on Sunday, falling 3-0 in game one and 5-3 in game two.
Game 1: Charleston 3, West Liberty 0
West Liberty was limited offensively in the opener, managing just one hit against Charleston's Addison Mass.
Isabella McKee recorded the Hilltoppers' lone hit, while the team drew three walks but was unable to capitalize.
Annaliese Davis (1-4) delivered a solid outing in the circle, allowing just one earned run over four innings. Charleston broke through in the second inning and added two more runs in the fourth, both unearned, to create separation.
Ashlyn Tapman worked two scoreless innings in relief to keep the deficit at three, but the Hilltoppers couldn't generate a late rally.
Game 2: Charleston 5, West Liberty 3
Charleston used a five-run surge across the first two innings to take control of game two, putting West Liberty in an early hole.
The Hilltoppers showed fight late, beginning with Kadence Pettit's solo home run in the sixth inning to put West Liberty on the board.
In the seventh, West Liberty mounted a rally as Jillian Morr delivered an RBI single and later scored, followed by an RBI single from Caroline Woody to cut the deficit to two. However, the comeback bid came up short.
Pettit led the offense with a home run and RBI, while Paytyn Tucker, McKee, Morr, Shelby Harris, and Woody each contributed hits in the seven-hit effort.
Tapman (1-5) took the loss after starting game two, while Rylee Mangold provided a strong relief performance, allowing just one hit over five scoreless innings.
Up Next
West Liberty moves to 9-18 overall (3-5 MEC) and will visit Frostburg State Friday and Fairmont State Saturday.
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.