Arkansas-Monticello completed a four-game series sweep of Arkansas Tech by defeating the Golden Suns 6-0 and 6-3 in Great American Conference softball at Blossoms Field in Monticello on Saturday.
Kayla Jackson (19-4) pitched a no-hitter for Arkansas-Monticello in game one. She struck out five and walked five.
Katie Slaughter (9-6) held the Golden Suns without a hit for five innings in game two, but Arkansas Tech’s offense came alive late.
Siarra Gomez delivered a two-run single and Chandler Touchstone drove in a run with a ground out. The Golden Suns pulled within 6-3 with two outs in the seventh and final inning.
Working in a relief role, Jackson recorded a game-ending strikeout for the Cotton Blossoms as they held off Arkansas Tech’s rally. Jackson got her third save of the season.
UAM improved to 28-10 overall and 16-2 in the GAC. The Golden Suns fell to 14-22 overall and 8-14 in league play.
The Golden Suns will host Southwest Baptist for a 3 p.m. non-conference doubleheader at the Chartwells Women’s Sports Complex on Tuesday, April 10.
Both games will be broadcast on KCAB 980 AM.
Click here to access an Internet stream of the broadcast.
Click here to learn more about Arkansas Tech softball.
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