TYLER, Texas – Cameron comes from behind to take down fourth-seeded Lubbock Christian 7-4 in the Lone Star Conference quarterfinals at Irwin Park to advance and face top-seeded UT Tyler.
Ashlynn Bruce was 2-for-3 with a run, Karis Clark went 2-for-4 with a double, Mikayla Richmond was 2-of-3 with a run, and Kaiden Boren had a 1-for-3 game with two RBI, a run, and a home run.
Jocelyn Bright started in the circle for CU, pitching two innings, allowing three runs on three hits and three walks while striking out one. Josie Swafford came in the throw the final five innings striking out six while surrendering a run on two hits.
The Lady Chaps scored two runs in the first and one in the second to build an early 3-0 lead.
Boren would make it a one-run game at 3-2 with a two-run home run down the line in right field, driving in Rowley in the third.
Richmond tied the game in the fifth when she scored on a wild pitch.
Lubbock Christian answered with a run in the bottom half of the inning to retake the lead 4-3.
Cameron broke out for four runs in the sixth to take a 7-4 lead. Maci McMurtrey and Rowley drew bases-loaded walks that plated Rylee Ross and Edwards; then French drove in Bruce and McMurtrey with a fielder's choice to second.
The Aggies square off against the host Patriots at 6:30 pm for a chance to advance to the LSC tournament championship.