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NASHVILLE, Tenn. - NAIA No. 15 Trevecca (26-1, 5-1) took on No. 11 Union University (27-6, 1-1) in a double header Tuesday.

In game one, Hollie Shane (18-0) picked up the win. Shane went the distance and allowed just three unearned runs on five hits and struck out four. Mary Kosco (14-3) took the loss for the Bulldogs with Kylie Sullivan behind the plate. For the Trojans, Evyn Terry was 2-of-3 at the plate with two RBI, and a stolen base; Lindsay Howard was 2-of-3 from the plate. The Trojans as a team scored four runs  on eight hits and commmitted two errors. The Bulldogs scored three runs on five hits, with three errors. Trevecca claimed the 4-3 victory over Union and extended their win streak to a school record 26 games and ended Union’s 12 game winning streak.

In game two, the Union Bulldogs returned the favor and ended Trevecca’s school record 26 game winning streak with a 4-1 victory. The loss is Trevecca’s first of the season. Jami Toomey (1-1) took the loss for the Trojans after allowing four runs in the first three innings. Kristen Kolter hit a solo homer in the third inning for the Bulldogs, forcing Toomey from the game in favor of Hollie Shane. Providing the only run for the Trojans was Ashley McCool with a solo homer (8) in the bottom of the seventh inning. McCool was 1-for-3 at the plate and had an RBI. As a team the Trojans had one run on four hits and committed four errors. The Bulldogs earned four runs on 12 hits and committed one error.

The 26 game winning streak for Trevecca is the longest winning streak and best start to a season in school history. The 26 game winning steak is the third best in NAIA history. Union University holds the top two winning streaks with 31 in 2000 and 27 in 2002. Columbia College of Missouri and Trevecca have the third best winning streak with 26 consecutive wins.

Next up for the Trojans will be the Lady Pelicans of Spalding University (6-12) on Thursday afternoon at 4 p.m.



   
   

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