Wolves Softball Falls in SAC Doubleheader at Lincoln Memorial

Newberry drops both games against Lincoln Memorial, despite late offensive pushes

Apr. 3, 2026 at 5:54pm

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The Newberry softball team lost both games of a South Atlantic Conference (SAC) doubleheader against Lincoln Memorial University on Saturday. Newberry scored a combined 12 runs across the two contests but was unable to hold off the Railsplitters, falling 9-5 in the first game and 8-7 in the second.

Why it matters

This SAC doubleheader loss is a setback for the Newberry Wolves softball team as they look to compete in the conference standings. The team will need to regroup and learn from these defeats to bounce back in their next matchup against Carson-Newman.

The details

In the first game, Newberry collected 9 hits and kept pace early, but Lincoln Memorial pulled away late to secure the 9-5 win. Haidyn Campbell and Avery Ingram led the Wolves offensively with multi-hit performances, while Samantha Clark drove in a pair of RBIs. In the second game, Newberry responded with a strong offensive effort, highlighted by a 4-run 5th inning that briefly gave them the lead. Katie Henri went 3-for-4 with a double and 2 RBIs, and Payton Little added 2 hits and scored twice. Abigail Brewton provided 3 solid innings of relief in the circle, but Lincoln Memorial held on for the 8-7 victory.

  • The doubleheader took place on Saturday, April 3, 2026.
  • Newberry will play their next contest at home against Carson-Newman on Wednesday.

The players

Haidyn Campbell

A Newberry softball player who recorded a multi-hit performance in the first game.

Avery Ingram

A Newberry softball player who recorded a multi-hit performance in the first game.

Samantha Clark

A Newberry softball player who drove in a pair of RBIs in the first game.

Katie Henri

A Newberry softball player who went 3-for-4 with a double and 2 RBIs in the second game.

Payton Little

A Newberry softball player who had 2 hits and scored twice in the second game.

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What’s next

The Newberry Wolves softball team will look to bounce back in their next contest at home against Carson-Newman on Wednesday.

The takeaway

This doubleheader loss is a setback for the Newberry softball team, but it provides an opportunity for them to learn, regroup, and come back stronger in their next matchup. The team's ability to generate offense throughout the two games shows promise, and with some adjustments, they can turn these defeats into motivation to compete in the SAC standings.