NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (March 14, 2025) -- The No. 16 Pfeiffer Falcons dropped an 11-2 game to the defending NCAA Division III champions and No. 1 ranked East Texas Baptist Tigers by final score of 11-2 on Friday morning at the Cross Bay Bash hosted by Christopher Newport.
Senior Emma Bullin (6-3) started and took the loss in the circle for Pfeiffer (12-5).
HOW IT HAPPENED
Trailing 3-0, the Falcons first put runs on the board in the third inning. Pfeiffer scored twice, with one run coming across on junior Charly Cooper's single. The Falcons were unable to get any closer, as East Texas Baptist added eight runs to their tally on the way to an 11-2 final.
GAME NOTES
» Pfeiffer's highest scoring inning was the third, when it pushed two runs across.
» Pfeiffer went 2-for-5 (.400) with runners in scoring position.
» The Falcons got two hits in four at-bats with the bases loaded.
» Pfeiffer pitchers faced 25 East Texas Baptist hitters in the game, allowing three ground balls and eight fly balls while striking out one.
» Sophomore Emily Dickerson led the Falcons at the plate, going 1-for-2 with a double.
» East Texas Baptist was led offensively by Tauryn Cummings, who went 3-for-3 with a double, a home run and three RBI.
» Senior Hannah Benavides led the Tigers pitching staff, throwing two shutout innings.
Game 2
Senior Alyssa Broaddus went 2-for-3 with a home run and an RBI for the No. 16 Pfeiffer Falcons in a 6-2 loss to the George Fox Bruins in their second game of the day at Christopher Newport's Captains Field.
Freshman Peyton Lane (5-2) started and took the pitching loss in the for Pfeiffer (12-6).
HOW IT HAPPENED
The Falcons were trailing 4-0 in the sixth inning when they first put runs on the board. Pfeiffer scored two runs on solo shots from Broaddus and sophomore Emily Dickerson. The Falcons were unable to get any closer, as George Fox added two runs to their tally on the way to a 6-2 final.
GAME NOTES
» Pfeiffer's highest scoring inning was the sixth, when it pushed two runs across.
» Pfeiffer pitchers faced 32 George Fox hitters in the game, allowing four ground balls and nine fly balls while striking out seven.
» Broaddus led the Falcons at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a home run and an RBI.
» George Fox was led offensively by senior Sharon Tomei, who went 3-for-4 with a home run and two RBI.
» Junior Allison Heater led the Bruins pitching staff, throwing six scoreless innings.
Up Next
Pfeiffer will return to play on Saturday with a single game against No.7 Christopher Newport. First pitch is scheduled for Noon.
