BARNESVILLE, Ga. – Gordon State got back on the winning track after a tough weekend in Columbus as the Highlanders swept the University of South Carolina-Salkehatchie 10-4 and 8-0 in five innings here Wednesday afternoon.
GSC (9-8) struck for six runs in the bottom of the first inning after USC-Salkehatchie had plated a pair of runs in the top half.
GSC then added four runs in the bottom of the third to eventually pull away for the six-run victory.
Hailey Hooper (Monticello, Ga. / Piedmont Academy) had three hits to lead the way for GSC, including a home run and three RBI.
Claire Williams (Conyers, Ga. / Heritage HS) added two hits, including a homer, and also drove in three runs for the Highlanders.
Kinsey Jones (Aragon, Ga. / Rockmart HS) and Breanna Lee (Concord, Ga. / Pike Co. HS) each had two hits – both doubles for Lee – in the 14-hit attack.
GSC finished off the sweep – its second in the past seven days – with another six-run inning, which came in the second inning that was sandwiched by single runs in the first and third.
Catherine Barefield's (Cataula, Ga. / Harris Co. HS) grand slam was the big hit for the Highlanders that capped off a two-hit, five-RBI day.
Taylor McClendon (McDonough, Ga. / Ola HS) and Camden Steele (Jackson, Ga. / Union Grove HS) also had two hits while Jones connected for the second GSC home run of the game.
Bailey Odom (Danville, Ga. / Bleckley Co. HS) got the win in the circle with five innings of shutout pitching, allowing just two hits, strking out four and walking none.
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The Gordon State College Department of Athletics is a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) and Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association (GCAA). Gordon State College competes in NJCAA Division I in the sports of Women's Soccer (Fall), Men's Basketball (Fall/Spring), Softball (Spring) and Baseball (Spring). Gordon State College is located in Barnesville, Ga., approximately 60 miles south of Atlanta and 35 miles northwest of Macon. Gordon State College offers both two-year and four-year degree programs and believes that our Athletics program provides student-athletes with the opportunity to be successful academically, athletically and in life after their time as a Highlander. Follow GSC Athletics at www.gscathletics.com, on Facebook (@Gordon State Highlanders) and Twitter (@state_ad / GordonStateAD). You can also follow Gordon State College on Facebook (@GordonStateCollege #GSCHighlandersForward), Twitter (@GordonState) and Instagram (gordon_state).