The Albany State Golden Rams softball team defeated the Miles College Golden Bears (11-2) in round one of the 2023 SIAC Softball Tournament at the Gordon Sports Complex.  But, the Golden Rams lost (3-1) to the Spring Hill College Badgers in round two.
 
In game 1, the Golden Rams started fast as they jumped out to a (10-0) lead over the Golden Bears.  In the 1^st inning, Glory Seay hit a 2-run homer over the left field fence to give the Golden Rams a (4-0) lead.  Trista Murphy hit her first collegiate home run as she blasted a 3-run homer over the left field fence to extend the lead to (10-0).  That was more than enough runs as the Golden Rams cruised to an (11-2) victory in round one.  Trista Murphy was the winner pitcher for the Golden Rams.
 
In game 2, the Golden Rams lost a heartbreaker (3-1) to the Spring Hill College Badgers.  Trailing (2-0) in the 5^th inning, Romona McLeod hit a single to score Madison Hurt to cut the lead to (2-1).  But, that's as close as the Golden Rams would get.  Romona McLeod and Mackenzie Chamblee pitched all 7 innings for the Golden Rams and only surrendered 5 hits to the Badgers.  The Golden Rams had 7 hits but couldn't overcome 5 fielding errors in the game.
 
The Golden Rams will play the winner between Fort Valley State and Lane on Wednesday at 11:00 am.
 
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