Bishop offense explodes in softball sweep at Salem

Winston-Salem, NC - Senior outfielder Hannah Hardy ripped four hits and collected six RBIs in game one, while junior pitcher Karen Hathcock tossed a one-hitter in game two to lead their Bishop softball squad of North Carolina Wesleyan to a doubleheader sweep at Salem College on Wednesday afternoon.  The Bishop offense exploded for 52 runs as Wesleyan earned 23-4 and 29-1 wins.  NCWC is now 5-1 on the season.

Hardy's game one performance included a grand slam homerun.  Also enjoying a productive game at the plate was sophomore Payton Gordon, who recorded three hits, including a double and four RBIs.  Courtney Tucker and Ashlee Bass also ripped three hits each and combined to drive in seven runs.

Junior pitcher Libby Fulford earned the game one victory, her third of the season.

Freshman Tiffany McCord led the Bishop offense in game two with seven RBIs.  She turned in a 4-for-6 performance at the plate and blasted her first collegiate homerun.  Erin Luper added three hits, while Bass and Krystal Newbern collected two doubles apiece.

Hathcock dominated in game two, tossing the complete game one-hitter.

The Bishops return to action on Friday when they travel to Meredith College.  Game one of the non-conference twinbill is slated to begin at 2:00 p.m.