Saturday, February 28
Ruston, LA
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Lumberjacks Finish 3-1 at Bulldog Classic After Doubleheader Split Saturday
2/28/2026 7:53:00 PM | Softball
Jordyn Ages and Amelia Hatthorn combine for SFA’s third straight shutout in the first game of the day before SFA falls to UCA to end the day.
RUSTON La.- The Stephen F. Austin softball team wrapped up their final non-conference tournament at the Louisiana Tech Bulldog Classic.
Game 1: SFA 5, UNI 0
SFA got on the board in the second inning after Kyi'Marri Ester hit a leadoff single to right then stole second base to put a runner in scoring position for Kaylee Paul. Paul smoked a single back up the middle to score Ester from second, 1-0. The next Lumberjack runs came in the fourth after a Lilly Bean double to left center and a walk by Alexis Grigsby, who drew her first collegiate start, brought back Paul to the plate. Paul made the most of her at bat as she slapped a home run over the right field wall for her first collegiate home run, 4-0.
Both pitchers recorded scoreless fifth and sixth innings. In the seventh, SFA scratched across another insurance run after a leadoff double from Jamie Varga and a sacrifice bunt from Kylie Bishop allowed Ellie Vance to bring in Varga on a groundout, 5-0. Amelia Hatthorn came into the circle in relief of Jordyn Ages in the bottom of the fifth and shut the door on the Panthers as she recorded a three-up, three-down seventh inning.
Game 2: UCA 5, SFA 3
The second game of the day quickly turned into a pitcher's duel between Crimson Bryant and Jaleigh White as both recorded four scoreless innings. SFA struck first after a leadoff double from Kara Pride and a defensive miscue from the Bears allowed Bean to reach safely and Pride to score, 1-0. Ester then drew a walk on a wild pitch that allowed pinch runner Grigsby to advance to third to put runners on the corners. Malia Jones hit a sacrifice fly to right field foul territory to score Grigsby, 2-0. In the bottom of the fifth, Bryant got out of her second bases loaded jam with a swinging strikeout. In the top of the sixth, Vance smoked a triple through the right side which allowed Adelyn Becerra to score her on a sacrifice fly, 3-0. The UCA Bears once again got the bases loaded in the bottom of the sixth, but this time they took advantage as they scored five runs to take a 5-3 lead. The Jacks were unable to mount a comeback as they were sat down in order in the seventh.
POSTGAME NOTES
• With SFA's win over UNI, the Jacks had a three-game shutout streak.
• Kaylee Paul led the team with four RBIs and her first ever home run.
• Ellie Vance recorded three hits, one RBI and one triple today.
• The Jacks pitching staff combined for 13 strikeouts, highlighted by seven from Bryant and five from Hatthorn.
UP NEXT
SFA will travel to Waco for a midweek matchup against the Baylor Bears on Tuesday, March 3 at 6:30 p.m.
THE 'JACKS HAVE GONE MOBILE
SFA Athletics' newest mobile phone application is designed to bring Lumberjack fans closer to the action than ever before. Available now on both the App Store and Google Play, the new SFA Athletics app delivers schedules, scores, rosters, news, ticket access, and exclusive content right to your phone. Fans can also receive push notifications, so they never miss a moment of the action. Download now: Official SFA Athletics App.
FOLLOW THE JACKS
For all the latest information on SFA softball, visit SFAjacks.com. For up-to-the-minute updates, follow the Jacks on X, Instagram, and Facebook.
Game 1: SFA 5, UNI 0
SFA got on the board in the second inning after Kyi'Marri Ester hit a leadoff single to right then stole second base to put a runner in scoring position for Kaylee Paul. Paul smoked a single back up the middle to score Ester from second, 1-0. The next Lumberjack runs came in the fourth after a Lilly Bean double to left center and a walk by Alexis Grigsby, who drew her first collegiate start, brought back Paul to the plate. Paul made the most of her at bat as she slapped a home run over the right field wall for her first collegiate home run, 4-0.
Both pitchers recorded scoreless fifth and sixth innings. In the seventh, SFA scratched across another insurance run after a leadoff double from Jamie Varga and a sacrifice bunt from Kylie Bishop allowed Ellie Vance to bring in Varga on a groundout, 5-0. Amelia Hatthorn came into the circle in relief of Jordyn Ages in the bottom of the fifth and shut the door on the Panthers as she recorded a three-up, three-down seventh inning.
Game 2: UCA 5, SFA 3
The second game of the day quickly turned into a pitcher's duel between Crimson Bryant and Jaleigh White as both recorded four scoreless innings. SFA struck first after a leadoff double from Kara Pride and a defensive miscue from the Bears allowed Bean to reach safely and Pride to score, 1-0. Ester then drew a walk on a wild pitch that allowed pinch runner Grigsby to advance to third to put runners on the corners. Malia Jones hit a sacrifice fly to right field foul territory to score Grigsby, 2-0. In the bottom of the fifth, Bryant got out of her second bases loaded jam with a swinging strikeout. In the top of the sixth, Vance smoked a triple through the right side which allowed Adelyn Becerra to score her on a sacrifice fly, 3-0. The UCA Bears once again got the bases loaded in the bottom of the sixth, but this time they took advantage as they scored five runs to take a 5-3 lead. The Jacks were unable to mount a comeback as they were sat down in order in the seventh.
POSTGAME NOTES
• With SFA's win over UNI, the Jacks had a three-game shutout streak.
• Kaylee Paul led the team with four RBIs and her first ever home run.
• Ellie Vance recorded three hits, one RBI and one triple today.
• The Jacks pitching staff combined for 13 strikeouts, highlighted by seven from Bryant and five from Hatthorn.
UP NEXT
SFA will travel to Waco for a midweek matchup against the Baylor Bears on Tuesday, March 3 at 6:30 p.m.
THE 'JACKS HAVE GONE MOBILE
SFA Athletics' newest mobile phone application is designed to bring Lumberjack fans closer to the action than ever before. Available now on both the App Store and Google Play, the new SFA Athletics app delivers schedules, scores, rosters, news, ticket access, and exclusive content right to your phone. Fans can also receive push notifications, so they never miss a moment of the action. Download now: Official SFA Athletics App.
FOLLOW THE JACKS
For all the latest information on SFA softball, visit SFAjacks.com. For up-to-the-minute updates, follow the Jacks on X, Instagram, and Facebook.
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Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Ages, Jordyn (3-1)
L: M. McDermott (1-4)
Batting:
2B: Varga, Jamie 1 ; Bean, Lilly 1
HR: Paul, Kaylee 1
RBI: Vance, Ellie 1 ; Paul, Kaylee 4
SH: Bishop, Kylie 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Varga, Jamie 1 ; Ester, Kyi'Marri 1 ; Wright, Morgan 1 ; Grigsby, Alexis 1 ; Paul, Kaylee 1
SB: Ester, Kyi'Marri 1
Base Running:
SB: S. Smith 1
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