HENDERSON — In the final home series of the 2026 campaign, the Freed-Hardeman University Lady Lions had a comeback fall just short in game one before falling to the No. 11 Lindsey Wilson Blue Raiders, 12-10. In the second game, the Lady Lions had one more hit that the Blue Raiders, but ultimately fell 5-1.
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Game 1
#11 Lindsey Wilson - 12
Freed-Hardeman - 10
The two teams combined for 32 base hits in the first contest. The Lady Lions (17-17, 7-6 MSC) had a leadoff single in the second inning to help them score two runs. The biggest inning was the fifth, where Alvia Eggleston smashed a grand slam to pull FHU within two runs.
The Blue Raiders (34-5, 10-3 MSC) put up runs in each of the first six innings to take, and keep, the early lead.
The Lady Lions were led by
Chloe Carter's 3-for-4 day from the dish, while
Alivia Eggleston's two base hits drove in four runs.
Myleah Hardy and
Karli Quillin each connected for two base hits.
Reagan Lock (2-) tossed three innings in the start.
Scoring Summary
Top 1
A two-out solo homer got the guests on the scoreboard.
FHU 0, LWU 1
Top 2
A four-hit frame helped the Blue Raiders plate two more runs.
FHU 0, LWU 3
Bottom 2
Alivia Eggleston led off the inning with a single before
Lynnlee Brown drew a walk.
Christa Warren then drove both runners home with a double to right-center.
FHU 2, LWU 3
Top 3
Back-to-back doubles followed by a two-run homer extended the Lindsey Wilson lead.
FHU 2, LWU 6
Bottom 3
An early fielding error proved a boon for the Lady Lions when
Lana Rowland would hit a two-out double to score one unearned run.
FHU 3, LWU 6
Top 4
Lindsey Wilson added two more runs in the fourth.
FHU 3, LWU 8
Bottom 4
Three base hits came with two outs, with
Chloe Carter and
Myleah Hardy each driving in one run with singles.
FHU 5, LWU 8
Top 5
For every Lady Lion run, the Blue Raiders would answer. This time in the form of a three-run, four-hit fifth inning.
FHU 5, LWU 11
Top 6
An RBI double made it a seven-run contest.
FHU 5, LWU 12
Bottom 6
The Lady Lions saved their fireworks for the last trip through the order. An error was followed by three straight singles loaded the bases, while scoring one unearned run. Eggleston the turned on a pitch that caught too much zone and hit a grand slam to make it a two-run game.
FHU 10, LWU 12
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Game 2
#11 Lindsey Wilson - 5
Freed-Hardeman - 1
The lone Lady Lion (17-18, 7-7 MSC) came by way of a delayed double-steal attempt. Though one runner was out,
Karli Quillin was able to tap home for FHU.
Lindsey Wilson (35-5, 12-3 MSC) were held to five base hits in the second game of the day. While FHU was attempting to come back, a two-run homer kept the game in favor of the visitors.
Karly Quillin had two of FHU's six base hits in the loss.
Katy Gartrell (6-8) stuck out six Blue Raiders in six innings of the start.
Scoring Summary
Top 1
A set of walks to start the game was followed by an RBI single and a sacrifice fly.
FHU 0, LWU 2
Bottom 3
Karli Quillin had a one-out single before being able to take advantage of an error to find herself on third with
Chloe Carter on first. Quillin was able to cross as FHU's run on a double steal attempt.
FHU 1, LWU 2
Top 4
The Blue Raiders followed up with an RBI single.
FHU 1, LWU 3
Top 6
A two-run homer by the guests were the final runs scored.
FHU 1, LWU 5
