MT. PLEASANT, S.C. - Charleston Southern continued to roll in their nonconference schedule, with a doubleheader sweep over the College of Charleston Cougars Tuesday, at Patriots Point. Megan Hall was on fire, hitting .714 for the day, helping the Bucs to take a 3-2 game one win, before a marathon nine inning 6-4 win in game two. CSU improved to 7-4-1 on the year, while CofC dropped to 3-6.

Hall had five hits to lead the way for the Bucs, while adding four runs scored, two stolen bases and an RBI. Shayla Cullum also had a big day with three hits, two doubles and three RBI. Melissa Adams chipped in with two hits, two runs score and an RBI. The Cougars were paced by Amanda Lonergan, who had four hits and an RBI.

CSU started the doubleheader off with a run in the first inning of the first game, thanks to a Cullum RBI double that sent Hall across the plate. The Bucs took advantage of an error earlier in the inning to score the unearned run, making it an early 1-0 lead.

Sondra Vetter started in the circle for CSU, getting through the bottom of the first in impressive fashion with three strikeouts. After three Buccaneer batters were retired in order in the second, Vetter added another strikeout to make it a blank inning.

CofC got on the board in the bottom of the third, using a two-run homerun from Kristie Shifflett to go up 2-1. CSU came back with a single from Jana Matthews in the top of the fourth, but two strikeouts would follow to move to the bottom of the inning.

The Bucs had a two out rally in the top of the fifth, posting a run to even up the score at two apiece. Hall provided a two-out single, before stealing second and advancing into scoring position. CSU took advantage of another CofC miscue, as Hall managed to score on a fielding error.

It was still tied at 2-2 heading in to the seventh and final inning, where the Bucs would score the eventual game winning run. Melissa Adams and Lombard posted back-to-back hits with one out recorded, putting runners at first and second. From there CSU had solid at bats from Hall and Cullum, who both drew consecutive walks. Cullum received the go ahead RBI, with CSU taking a 3-2 advantage. Vetter wrapped up the game in the bottom of the seventh, with a one, two, three inning.

Vetter tallied her fourth straight win to move to 4-1, after allowing just five hits and striking out eight. Alexa Datko picked up the tough luck loss and fell to 1-3, surrendering just one earned run and striking out eight.

Game One Box

CSU posted another first inning run to start game two, thanks to a RBI double from Cullum. The Bucs would tack on another run in the top of the third, starting with a lead-off hit from Hall. After Cullum advanced the runner, Jessica Peters-Brock contributed with a RBI single, giving CSU a 2-0 lead.

The Cougars did not take long to respond however, tallying three runs in the bottom of the inning to take back the lead. Two doubles and a two-run homerun from Kristi Woodall did the damage, giving CofC a 3-2 advantage.

CSU was held hitless in the fourth and fifth innings, but used three hits to post two runs in the top of the sixth. Peters-Brock had a lead-off single to start the rally, followed by Matthews reaching on an error. Kristin Kelleher and Adams both posted RBI singles in the inning, as the Bucs retook the lead with a 4-3 score.

The Cougars still had some offense left however, putting up another run in the bottom of the inning. A pair of singles provided the run, to tie the game at four apiece. CSU had another hit from Hall in the top of the seventh, but could put anything else together. The Bucs narrowly sent the game into extra innings, after CofC had runners on first and third with just one out. Kimberly Hobbs came up with two huge strikeouts however, sending it to an eight inning.

CSU couldn't manage any hits in the top of the eight, but Hobbs again took care of business, getting out of the inning despite a runner in scoring position. In the top of the ninth, Adams got on base after being hit by a pitch, with one out recorded. Megan Lombard then ripped a triple, to score the go ahead run. Hall followed that up with her third hit of the game, sending Lombard home and putting CSU on top 6-4. Hobbs stayed in for the ninth inning, finishing in impressive fashion, with a one, two, three inning for a final 6-4 win.

Hobbs receive the complete game win after scattering nine hits over nine innings and striking out four, to improve to 2-3 on the year. Mesko dropped to 1-2, after throwing seven innings and allowing two earned runs.

Game Two Box

CSU will now travel to play in the Georgia Softball Classic this weekend, playing four games over three days.