Coker Splits Conference Opener Against Tusculum
March 10, 2026

Coker Splits Conference Opener Against Tusculum

Coker gets its first conference win over Tusculum since March 20th, 2021

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Hartsville, S.C.: Conference play started for the Cobras today as they took on the Pioneers of Tusculum University at Saleeby-Stokes Field. The Cobras bounced back after a 3-2 loss in game 1 to win game two 5-3.

By the Numbers:

  • Final Score

    • Game 1

      • Coker | 2

      • Tusculum| 3

    • Game 2

      • Coker | 5

      • Tusculum | 3

  • Records

    • Coker | 9-11 (1-1)

    • Tusculum | 10-10 (1-1)

Players of the Day:

Game 1

Game 2

Key Plays of the Day:

  • Game 1

    • Bottom 4th

  • Game 2

    • Top 1st
      • The Cobras' defense came up huge for the 3rd out of the inning, with Lacey Hennessy throwing out Ella Majchrzak at the plate to keep the game level and to get Coker's offense at the plate.
    • Bottom 4th
      • The Cobras scored two runs this inning, both via back-to-back errors by the Pioneers' shortstop to take the lead 2-1.
    •  Bottom 5th
      • After playing in the Flex in Game 1, Mya Cribbs hit a huge 3-run homer that cleared Coker's batting cages in left field to take a 5-1 lead over the Pioneers.
    • Bottom 6th
      • Abbie McCants subbed into the circle in the bottom of the 6th with a runner on first and second and secured a fly out to center field to end the inning.
    • Bottom 7th
      • Abbie McCants ended the game with a strikeout swinging to secure the first conference win over Tusculum since March 20th of 2021.

What's Next:

The Cobras will be on the road next as they take on Lincoln Memorial on March 18th, with first pitch set to be thrown at 12:00 PM.