The Albany State Golden Rams softball team defeated the Clark-Atlanta Panthers (2-0) on Thursday evening at the ASU West Campus Softball Complex.  With the win, the Golden Rams improved to (17-10) overall and (10-4) in the SIAC while the Panthers fell to (10-14) overall and (5-8) in the conference.    

Trista Murphy improved to (6-4) as she pitched 7 scoreless innings for the Golden Rams.  Murphy struck out 11 batters and only allowed 1 hit in the game.
 
The Golden Rams scored both runs in the bottom of the 3^rd inning.  Morgan Brown hit a single to score Madison Hurt for their 1^st run.  The Golden Rams scored their 2^nd run on a fielding error by the Panthers.
 
Keyatta Ayers and Glory Seay finished with 2 hits each for the Golden Rams.  As a team, the Golden Rams finished with 6 total hits.
 
The Golden Rams and Panthers will play a double header on Friday, March 31.  The first pitch is scheduled at 2:00 pm. 
 
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