CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Austin Peay State University's softball team saw Tennessee Martin put up crooked numbers in too many innings, Saturday afternoon, at Cheryl Holt Field, as it was swept in their Ohio Valley Conference doubleheader by scores, 5-1 and 20-9.

The Govs (5-21, 1-9 OVC) only gave up runs in two innings in the opener, but both innings saw multiple runs score, with the Skyhawks tallying twice in the second inning and three times in the fifth.

In the second inning, UTM's Alli Fulcher had a run-scoring double -- with the other run coming in off an APSU error -- while in the fifth inning all three runs came across on a home run by Katie Warrick.

The Govs lone run came in the bottom of the fourth inning on a Carly Mattson solo home run, her first of the year. Kendall Vedder would lead Austin Peay with two hits.

In Game 2, Austin Peay's offense warmed up – scoring nine times – but unfortunately it permitted 20 runs in the contest, coming on two six-run innings, two three-run innings and one two-run inning.

The 20 runs scored by the Skyhawks (19-15, 5-5 OVC) were the second most allowed in a single game in the program's 31-year history.

Renate Meckl and Aeron Smith had the biggest hands in scoring the 20 runs for UT Martin, with Meckl driving in six runs while going 3-for-4 at the plate while Smith drove in five off two hits. The Skyhawks Warrick, Lauren Myers and Jodie Duncan drove in two runs each.

Niya Sparks had a home run and drove in two for APSU, while Chandler Groves also drove in two with a double. Danielle Liermann led the Govs with three hits.

The two teams conclude their OVC series today with a single game, scheduled for a noon first pitch.

--AP--