LAWTON, Okla. – The Cameron softball team won 3-2 in a pitcher's duel against UT Permian Basin on a chilly windy Friday afternoon. The Aggies are now 13-4 overall this season and 3-1 in Lone Star Conference play.  

UTPB got on the board first, as Cindy Juarez drove in two runs on a homer to left field in the top of the second. Cameron answered an inning later with three runs of their own in the third. After a two out triple from Bethany Hines, Paige Daino drove a ball right over the short stop to drive in CU's first run of the game. Daino came all the way around to score on a double from Breezy McComas to tie the game at two runs apiece. CU took the lead via a RBI single from Callie Busby, making it 3-2.

The two teams combined for just three hits in the final 3.5 innings, as Hines recorded her ninth win of the season, recording 13 straight outs before a two out single in the ninth broke the streak. She was able to retire the next batter to end the game.

Hines pitched all seven innings, giving up just two runs on four hits with five strikeouts and no walks. She is now 9-2 on the season with a 3.89 ERA and 46 strikeouts.

Kaylyn Smith did her job at the top of the lineup, reaching base three times on three hits. Daino, McComas, and C. Busby each had RBI, while Hines, Daino, and McComas scored CU's three runs.

The Falcons are now 3-13 and 1-3 in LSC play with the loss. Chelsae Faries got the loss in the circle for them.

The two teams will be back at McMahon Field tomorrow as they play a doubleheader to complete the three game series with game one starting at noon.