Women’s softball dropped an Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) softball doubleheader to Virginia Wesleyan University this afternoon at Tom and Betty Broyles Field. The Panthers fell 14-5 in the opener then lost 15-0 in the nightcap, both five-inning games.

The Panthers got on the scoreboard first with a run in the top of the first inning when Autumn Overfelt, senior, scored on a passed ball. Virginia Wesleyan scored four in the bottom of the first on Emma Adams’ grand slam. The Marlins added a run in the second, five in the third, and four in the fourth. The Panthers scratched out three runs in the fourth inning.

Key stats from game one Virginia Wesleyan: Laci Campbell 3-3, triple, 2 runs, 3 RBI; RP Adams (W, 6-3) 1.2 inn, 0 hits, 0 ER, 2 BB, 1 K
Ferrum: Macey Moore, sophomore, 2-4; SP Wynema Thomas, freshman, (L, 1-3) 2.2 inn, 8 hits, 10 ER, 3 BB, 3 K

In game two the Marlins controlled the nightcap early, scoring three runs in the first inning, six in the second, and five in the third to grab an insurmountable 14-0 lead. Starter Laren Bible threw a complete five-inning no-hitter for Virginia Wesleyan.

Key stats for game two Virginia Wesleyan: SP Lauren Bible (W, 10-1) 5 inn, 0 hits, 0 runs, 4 K
Ferrum: SP Erin Nelson (L, 1-10) 1.2 inn, 6 hits, 4 ER, 3 BB

The Panthers return to action today, at home against #12 Randolph-Macon College. The ODAC doubleheader is scheduled for a 3:00 p.m. start at Vickie Van Kleeck Softball Complex.