Monday's NAIA Top-10 softball matchup went in favor of the home team as No. 8-ranked University of Mobile swept a doubleheader from No. 5 Georgia Gwinnett College, winning the first game 5-4 in nine innings and then 6-0 in the second contest.

Both teams had opportunities to score during extra innings of the first game. GGC (12-4) grabbed a 4-3 lead in the eighth inning on a sacrifice fly from sophomore Holly Janco. However, Mobile (8-2) executed a squeeze bunt to score the tying run in the bottom half of the frame.

The Grizzlies were unable to push across a run in the top of the ninth, despite advancing a runner to third base with one out. Then, Mobile managed to get the timely hit when Allison Vincent's sacrifice fly gave the Rams the 5-4 victory.

Mobile used a four-run second inning to build an early 5-0 advantage in the second game.
 
Coach's Corner
"We had a tough weekend facing some of top teams on the road. We learned a lot. We have a great team with a lot of people who contribute in different ways. We will get back to work and focus on moving forward as a group. Tori Robinson continues to hit well and Taylor Hansis had some very strong innings on the mound," said Head Coach Kat Ihlenburg.
 
Turning Point
The Grizzlies were looking to take the lead in the top of the ninth inning with sophomore pinch runner Ashlyn Brewster at third base and one out. However, a fly out and ground out ended the threat. Meanwhile, Mobile needed just one run to pull out the victory and the hosts proceeded to load the bases with one out. Allison Vincent hit a sacrifice fly deep enough that allowed Amberly Montgomery to score the game-winning run.
 
Key Plays
First Game
Top of First
Tori Robinson opened the scoring with a two-run double
Piper Wagner hit a sacrifice fly to bring home Tori Robinson, giving GGC a quick 3-0 lead
 
Bottom of Third
Maegan Walding cut Mobile's deficit to 3-1 with a RBI ground out
 
Bottom of Fourth
A wild pitch allowed Emily Fleetwood to score and tie the game, 3-3
 
Top of Eighth
Holly Janco connected on a sacrifice fly to bring home Elyssa Melton, giving the Grizzlies a 4-3 lead
 
Bottom of Eighth
Maddie Burchell scored on a squeeze bunt from Kaylee Pullin to square the contest
 
Bottom of Ninth
Allison Vincent hit a sacrifice fly to give the Rams the 5-4 victory
 


Second Game
Bottom of Second
Maddie Burchell hit a sacrifice fly to bring home the third of four runs in the inning
 
Bottom of Fourth
Maegan Walding connected on a double to cap the scoring in the game
 
Inside The Numbers

• GGC registered four hits in each contest
• The Grizzlies collected three sacrifice bunts and two sacrifice flies in the first game
• Senior Tori Robinson went 3-for-6 with two RBI in the doubleheader

News & Notes

• GGC falls to 12-4 on the season; Mobile stands 8-2
• Georgia Gwinnett College was ranked No. 5 in the NAIA Preseason Top 25 poll; Mobile stood No. 8 in the poll
• The Grizzlies have played four extra-inning games
• GGC is in a stretch of playing 14 straight games away from the Grizzly Softball Complex

Up Next
Georgia Gwinnett College travels to NCAA Division II Emmanuel College (Ga.) on Thursday, Feb. 28, at 2 p.m.