Posted: Mar 15, 2026

Lady Wildcats Open Conference Play

MCKENZIE, Tenn. – The Bethel University Lady Wildcats opened Mid-South Conference play this weekend at the Kahlden Complex in a three series against Georgetown. After splitting their doubleheader on Friday, the Cats lost the rubber match to the visiting Tigers on Sunday.

Game 1 – Georgetown 6, Bethel 0

Georgetown took the opening game on Friday afternoon, using a strong offensive performance to defeat Bethel 6-0. The Tigers collected 16 hits in the contest, including a three-run home run from Delaney Vaughn.

Bethel managed just one hit in the game, coming from Riley Sharp, while Georgetown pitcher Kylie Miller controlled the game in the circle. Miller tossed a complete-game one-hitter while striking out six.

Amelia Sherrill went the distance for the Lady Wildcats, throwing seven innings and striking out one.

Game 2 – Bethel 9, Georgetown 1

The Lady Wildcats bounced back in a big way in the second game of the doubleheader, defeating Georgetown 9-1 in five innings.

Bethel broke the game open with a seven-run fourth inning. Riley Sharp highlighted the rally with a two-run home run, while Kylie Frost added a three-run blast. Fallyn Jordan contributed with a triple and two RBIs, finishing the game 3-for-3 at the plate.

Chanley Price added two hits and scored twice, while Sharp finished with two hits and two RBIs.

Kinsley Caruthers earned the win in the circle, pitching all five innings and allowing just three hits while striking out four.

Game 3 – Georgetown 7, Bethel 2

Georgetown jumped out to an early lead Saturday, scoring five runs in the first inning on their way to a 7-2 win in the series finale.

Bethel answered with runs in the third and sixth innings. Amelia Sherrill drove in a run with a solo home run, while Kinsley Nichols added an RBI single.

Sherrill also worked 6.1 innings in relief after Briley Auvenshine started the game, allowing just two runs the rest of the way.

Coach's Quote

"We saw some really good things this weekend," said Bethel head coach Craig Massey. "Game two showed what we're capable of offensively when we put pressure on teams and string hits together. Conference play is always tough, but this group continues to compete and learn each time we step on the field."

Bethel moves to 8-9 overall and 1-2 in Mid-South Conference play following the opening conference series. The Lady Wildcats will look to build on the momentum from their game-two win as they continue conference action in the coming week.