DECATUR, Ala. — The University of Arkansas at Monticello softball team opened up play in the Gulf South Conference Crossover Tournament with a 6-1 victory over the Lady Tigers of West Alabama.
 
The Blossoms used a couple of three-run innings, while only allowing four base hits to aid to the victory.
 
Senior Jenny Dunn (Adelaide, Australia) pushed UAM to a 3-0 lead in the top of the third inning with a two-RBI single up the middle that scored senior Meredith Heckel (Hot Springs, Ark.) and senior Lauren Brooks (West Monroe, La.). Heckel hit an RBI-single earlier in the inning to open the scoring.
 
Then in the top of the fourth inning, junior Lindsay Randall (Keithville, La.) hit a two-RBI single up the middle, also scoring Heckel and Brooks. Earlier in the inning, Heckel mirrored the third inning with another RBI-single.
 
Senior Gemma Gibson (Dodd City, Texas) went 1 for 4 in the game to extend her hitting streak to 10 straight games.
 
Junior Becca Sustaire (Hallsville, Texas) improved her season record to 8-11 after throwing a complete game, only allowing one run (not earned) off four hits, while only walking three of the 28 batters she faced.
 
With the win, UAM improves to 16-21 overall and 9-6 in the GSC. The Blossoms continue play in the GSC Crossover Tournament tomorrow (April 11) with a double header – first against West Florida at noon, and then against Valdosta State at 4 p.m.
 

Photo Caption: Senior Meredith Heckel rips a base hit. Heckel went 3 for 4 with two RBI in the win over West Alabama.