Covenant Softball Lose Pair At MUW Invitational

Scots fall to Sewanee and MUW in final games of tournament

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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Covenant softball team lost their final two games of the MUW Invitational on Saturday, falling to Sewanee 3-0 and then MUW 5-1. In the first game, Covenant committed six errors leading to three unearned runs for Sewanee. In the second game, MUW scored four runs in the fourth inning to pull away for the 5-1 victory despite a strong offensive game from Covenant's Madison Taylor.

Why it matters

The losses drop Covenant's record to 0-2 on the young season as they prepare to host their first official home games against Berry on Thursday. The team will look to bounce back and get their first wins of the year after a tough tournament showing.

The details

In the first game against Sewanee, Covenant pitcher Charley Clark went the distance but was hurt by six team errors that led to three unearned runs. Cassidi Phillips had two hits for the Scots, who outhit Sewanee 6-2. In the second game, Covenant took a 1-0 lead in the fourth inning on an RBI double by Lexi Tincknell, but MUW responded with four runs in the bottom half of the inning to pull away. Madison Taylor had two hits and scored Covenant's lone run.

  • The losses occurred on Saturday, February 15, 2026 at the MUW Invitational tournament.
  • Covenant is scheduled to host Berry on Thursday, February 20, 2026 for their first official home games of the season.

The players

Charley Clark

Covenant pitcher who went the distance in the first game against Sewanee, allowing three unearned runs on two hits and one walk while striking out eight.

Cassidi Phillips

Covenant outfielder who continued her strong start to the season with another multi-hit game, going 2-for-3 against Sewanee.

Madison Taylor

Covenant infielder who had a nice offensive game in the second game against MUW, going 2-for-2 with a walk and scoring Covenant's lone run.

Lexi Tincknell

Covenant infielder who drove in Covenant's only run with an RBI double in the fourth inning against MUW.

Brooklyn Rhodes

MUW pitcher who earned the win in the second game, going the distance in a complete game effort.

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What’s next

Covenant will host their first official home games of the season against Berry on Thursday, February 20, 2026 beginning at 1 p.m.

The takeaway

After a tough tournament showing with two losses, Covenant softball will look to bounce back and earn their first wins of the season when they host Berry at home on Thursday. The team will need to clean up the defensive miscues that plagued them in the MUW Invitational if they hope to get back on track.