PULASKI, Tenn. (04.30.09) - The Lady Wildcats facing the number one seeded and number ten team in the nation, Lady RedHawks of Martin Methodist College, pulled off a stunning 2-0 victory in the TranSouth Conference Tournament. Bethel was defeated in all three match-ups with Martin during the regular season. Martin was the highest nationally ranked team Bethel has defeated since they played in the NAIA National Tournament in 2006 and beat #5 St. Gregory's (Okla.) 2-1. Lady Wildcat pitcher, Leah Hensley picked up her 18^th win of the year with the victory.

In the fourth inning, Bethel got on the board as Brittany Edmonds tripled to deep right. Her hit deflected off the right fielder's glove and got past the center fielder allowing Edmonds to touch all the bases for a 1-0 lead.

In the fifth, Bethel threatened as Kasey Winsett led off with a double to deep left-center and advanced to third on the throw. Brooke Cary hit a bunt single but was caught stealing second. Whitney Taylor grounded out to third and Brittini Burlison grounded out to the pitcher ending the inning.

But, Taylor would come through in the seventh with an insurance run. With one out, Blaire Johnson singled to right and Morgan Berry came in to run for Johnson. Winsett singled to right-center and Berry went to third. Cary struck out swinging. With two out, Taylor sent a single to right-center, scoring Berry for a 2-0 lead.

Hensley allowed only four hits in her seven innings. She walked three and struck out two. The Lady Wildcats did not commit any errors.

Bethel out hit the #10 Lady RedHawks 9-4. Edmonds was 1 for 3 with a run scored; Taylor was 1 for 3 with a RBI; Ashley Simmons was 2 for 3;Winsett was 2 for 3;Amanda Renfroe was 1 for 3; and Brooke Cary was 1 for 3.

Bethel continues in the winner's bracket and will face Freed-Hardeman at 1:00pm on Friday, May 1, 2009. The winner will advance to the championship game, where one win will take the conference title. The loser will play either Union or Martin at 3:00pm. The winner of the 3:00pm game will advance to the championship game and will have to win two games to claim the tournament championship. Bethel and Freed have faced each other in one double header in Henderson, Tenn. this season and the teams split the twin-bill. Bethel won game one 4-3 and Freed won game two 5-2.