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Central Arkansas
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Tulsa Falls to UCA, 3-2, in Final Game Before Conference Play
3/4/2026 8:04:00 PM | Softball
CONWAY, Ark. — Tulsa fell to Central Arkansas in a narrow 3-2 defeat on Wednesday. Tulsa took an early lead with two runs in the first inning but was unable to score again, while Central Arkansas secured the win with a decisive two-run sixth inning.
Maci Cole contributed defensively with six assists and two double plays from her shortstop position. Faith Russell posted a hit and an RBI, including a double, in her performance at second base. Annika Dill recorded a hit in three at-bats while playing in right field. Pitcher Brinly Maples threw a complete game, allowing eight hits and two earned runs over six innings, striking out three batters.
Maples pitched a complete game for Tulsa, going six innings while allowing eight hits and three runs, of which two were earned, and struck out three.
Tulsa started strong in the first inning with Cole being hit by a pitch, then scoring on Russell's double to left center. Russell advanced to third on a groundout and then Claira Skaggs reached on a fielder's choice, leading to Russell being out at third. Skaggs scored on a wild pitch, giving Tulsa a 2-0 lead after the first inning.
In the fourth inning, Central Arkansas responded with a home run to right center by Robertson, reducing the Hurricane's lead to 2-1.
The sixth inning saw Central Arkansas take the lead. A single and a throwing error set the stage, followed by a two-RBI single to left field, coupled with a fielding error, allowing two unearned runs to score. Central Arkansas moved ahead 3-2 after six innings.
Tulsa was unable to score in the final inning, and the game concluded with Central Arkansas winning 3-2.
American Conference play starts on Friday as Tulsa hosts UTSA for a three-game series at the Collins Family Softball Complex.
Visit www.TulsaHurricane.com for the latest news and information on the softball program. Fans can also follow the team on X, Facebook and Instagram.
Maci Cole contributed defensively with six assists and two double plays from her shortstop position. Faith Russell posted a hit and an RBI, including a double, in her performance at second base. Annika Dill recorded a hit in three at-bats while playing in right field. Pitcher Brinly Maples threw a complete game, allowing eight hits and two earned runs over six innings, striking out three batters.
Maples pitched a complete game for Tulsa, going six innings while allowing eight hits and three runs, of which two were earned, and struck out three.
Tulsa started strong in the first inning with Cole being hit by a pitch, then scoring on Russell's double to left center. Russell advanced to third on a groundout and then Claira Skaggs reached on a fielder's choice, leading to Russell being out at third. Skaggs scored on a wild pitch, giving Tulsa a 2-0 lead after the first inning.
In the fourth inning, Central Arkansas responded with a home run to right center by Robertson, reducing the Hurricane's lead to 2-1.
The sixth inning saw Central Arkansas take the lead. A single and a throwing error set the stage, followed by a two-RBI single to left field, coupled with a fielding error, allowing two unearned runs to score. Central Arkansas moved ahead 3-2 after six innings.
Tulsa was unable to score in the final inning, and the game concluded with Central Arkansas winning 3-2.
American Conference play starts on Friday as Tulsa hosts UTSA for a three-game series at the Collins Family Softball Complex.
Visit www.TulsaHurricane.com for the latest news and information on the softball program. Fans can also follow the team on X, Facebook and Instagram.
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Emory Bowlin (3-2)
L: Maples, Brinly (2-3)
Batting:
2B: Russell , Faith 1
RBI: Russell , Faith 1
SH: Garcia, Madison 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Cole, Maci 1 ; Skaggs, Claira 1
HBP: Cole, Maci 1 ; Cabuyaban, Malia 3
Batting:
HR: Emma Robertson 1
RBI: Emma Robertson 1 ; Autumn Vessier 2
Base Running:
RUNS: Emma Robertson 1 ; LJ Smith 1 ; Sydney Kildow 1
Game Leaders
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RBI
1
AB
3
R
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H
1
RBI
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AB
3
R
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H
1
RBI
0
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