The Georgia Gwinnett College softball team extended its winning streak to a season-best six straight games with a 5-4 and 10-0 doubleheader sweep at Bryan College on Tuesday afternoon in Dayton, Tennessee.

The Grizzlies (18-15) rallied behind a three-run sixth inning to win the opener. Senior first baseman Savannah Jenkins hit a two-run single to center field with two outs to tie the contest at 4-4. The liner scored sophomore center fielder Casey Beaver and junior third baseman Morgan McQuagge, who slid headfirst into home plate to beat the relay from the outfield while scoring from first base.

Senior second baseman Sara Roussel followed with the go-ahead RBI single up the middle, scoring Jenkins.

Bryan (18-16) threatened in the bottom half of the sixth inning against GGC's freshman relief pitcher Tatum Helsom. Consecutive singles with one out followed by a fielder's choice put the potential go-ahead run into scoring position. However, Lakyn Lockhart was tagged out at home trying to score on a wild pitch.

GGC jumped out to a 2-0 lead after freshman designated player Lauren Rockhold tallied a run-scoring single to left field in the top of the second inning. Jenkins hit a solo homer to left field one inning later.

However, the Lions answered during the bottom of the third inning on a two-run double from Ava Saul to tie the contest at 2-2. A fielding error allowed the hosts to take the lead in the fourth inning before extending the advantage during the fifth inning when Madison Carpenter scored following a passed ball.

GGC carried the first game's late-inning momentum into the nightcap, putting six runs on the scoreboard in the opening frame. Freshman designated player Molly Kemp cleared the bases with a double to give the visitors a 4-0 lead. Senior left fielder Enna Lackey and Beaver added consecutive RBI singles.

The Grizzlies added three more runs in the fourth inning. Jenkins began the productive frame with a run-scoring double before Roussel and junior right fielder Sophie Sisk hit back-to-back RBI ground outs.

Roussel went 4-for-4 during the opener, while Jenkins registered multiple hits in both games and drove in four runs for the day. Kemp tallied two hits and scored twice in the second contest.

Freshman pitcher Addie Self picked up her second win of the season with two scoreless innings in relief in the opener. Helsom scattered five hits and struck out four batters in tossing her third straight shutout. She improved to 7-7 inside the circle and recorded her second save of the spring campaign on Tuesday.
 
Coach's Corner
"The offense clicked really well today. We had a lot of productive at-bats with runners on base. Savannah (Jenkins) had a great day at the plate and we also ran the bases well as a team. Our defense also played really well and kept us in both games," said Head Coach Kat Ihlenburg.
 
Turning Point
The Grizzlies scored three runs with two outs in the top of the sixth inning to win Tuesday's opening game at Bryan. Senior first baseman Savannah Jenkins hit a two-run single to center field to tie the contest at 4-4. Senior second baseman Sara Roussel followed with an RBI single up the middle as part of a 4-for-4 performance that gave GGC a 5-4 lead.
 
Key Plays
First Game
Top of Second
Lauren Rockhold hit an RBI single to left field that put the visitors on the scoreboard
 
Top of Third
Savannah Jenkins connected on a solo home run to left field, giving the Grizzlies a 2-0 advantage
 
Bottom of Third
Ava Saul lined a two-run double to square the contest at 2-2
 
Bottom of Fourth
A fielding error with two outs allowed for the Lions to take a 3-2 lead
 
Bottom of Fifth
A passed ball allowed for another Bryan run to score
 
Top of Sixth
Savannah Jenkins lined a two-run single to center field that tied the game at 4-4
Sara Roussel followed with an RBI single up the middle, giving the Grizzlies a 5-4 advantage
 
Bottom of Sixth
The Lions' Lakyn Lockhart was thrown out at home attempting to score off a wild pitch, ending the frame and keeping the Grizzlies ahead by one run
 
Second Game
Top of First
Molly Kemp cleared the bases with a double that gave the visitors a quick 4-0 lead
Enna Lackey hit an RBI single
Casey Beaver followed with a run-scoring single to cap the team's six-run frame
 
Top of Third
Reesie Burch hit an RBI ground out to shortstop
 
Top of Fourth
Savannah Jenkins tallied a run-scoring double that brought home Casey Beaver
Sara Roussel added an RBI ground out to the pitcher
Sophie Sisk collected another RBI ground out
 
Inside The Numbers

• The Grizzlies tallied 18 hits across Tuesday's road doubleheader sweep, with 10 hits coming during the opener
• Senior second baseman Sara Roussel went 4-for-4 in the first contest
• Senior first baseman Savannah Jenkins had multiple hits, including a home run, and combined to drive in four runs during the doubleheader
• Freshman pitcher Tatum Helsom tossed her third straight shutout

News & Notes

• GGC improves to 18-15 in 2026; Bryan falls to 18-16 on the season
• The Grizzlies received votes in the latest NAIA Top 25 poll
• Georgia Gwinnett College won three of the four games this season against Bryan; lead the all-time series by a 26-4 margin
• GGC has won a season-best six straight games

Up Next
Georgia Gwinnett College is scheduled to travel to Cumberland University on Wednesday, March 25, in Lebanon, Tennessee, starting at 1 p.m.