GREENVILLE, S.C. --- After compiling 23 runs on 35 hits over its last three games, the Chattanooga Mocs softball team recorded just three hits and was blanked in the run column during a 2-0 loss at Southern Conference-foe Furman in Greenville, S.C., on Sunday afternoon.

Following the loss, Chattanooga falls to 23-8 overall and 2-1 in the SoCon. Furman improved its mark to 9-20, 1-2 in conference action after the victory.

Game recap, stats, notes and more are included below.

BOX SCORE » Furman 2, Chattanooga 0
After a scoreless first inning for both teams, Furman struck for a run in the bottom of the second on back-to-back doubles from Emily DeMonte and Mackense Greico to take a 1-0 lead.

DeMonte, the starting pitcher for the Paladins, shut down the Chattanooga offense for the entirety of the game. She scattered just three UTC singles over the full 7.0 innings and allowed just two runners to reach scoring position.

Halie Williamson led the second inning off with a walk before advancing to second on an Amanda Beltran sacrifice bunt. UTC failed to drive her in after a groundout to third and foul out in left ended the threat.

It would not be until the sixth inning where Chattanooga landed another runner in scoring position. Emma Sturdivant dropped in a single to right center with two outs and Makenzi Grider on first. Grider reached second before being thrown out at the third trying to take the extra base for the final out of the inning.

Celie Hudson (7-6) provided yet another solid performance in the circle for the Mocs despite suffering the loss. She tossed 6.0 innings while allowing just two earned runs, six hits and one free pass. Furman belted a solo homer off Hudson in the bottom of the sixth to total the 2-0 final.

Notable Performances: Celie Hudson (6IP, 6H, 2ER); Aly Walker (1-for-2, BB); Emily Coltharp (1-for-3); Emma Sturdivant (1-for-3)
 
CHATTANOOGA NOTABLES
- Chattanooga falls to 23-8 overall and 2-1 in the SoCon… now 1-1 in 2-run games this season… entered the day 16-0 in games when holding opponent to 2 runs or less.
- Celie Hudson recorded her 7^th game this season in which she fired 6.0IP+ while allowing 2 earned runs or less… falls to 7-6 this season despite carrying a 2.80 ERA… ranks 10^th all-time at UTC with 235 career strikeouts.
- Emily Coltharp went 1-for-3 in Sunday's loss as the leadoff hitter… extends hitting streak to six games… has reached base safely in her last nine games.

UP NEXT
Chattanooga continues Southern Conference play next weekend against defending champion UNCG with a three-game series at Frost Stadium on Saturday (1pm DH) and Sunday (2pm).

Saturday's game promotions include half-off tickets for fans who attend UTC Football's 'Fan Fest' at Finley Stadium prior to first pitch at Frost. $1 hot dogs will also be available at the ballpark on Saturday.

Sunday's 2 p.m. series finale will be 'Sunday Funday' for all kids in attendance. Kids will have the chance to play catch on the field, run the bases and snag autographs post-game.

Tickets are available on GoMocs.com or by calling the ticket office at (423) 266-MOCS between the hours of 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. (MORE INFO)


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