Lynchburg Softball Splits Doubleheader With No. 25 Salisbury

The Hornets won the opener in extra innings before falling in the nightcap

Mar. 14, 2026 at 1:56am

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The University of Lynchburg softball team split a road doubleheader with No. 25 Salisbury on Friday, winning the first game 4-2 in extra innings before falling 10-2 in the second game. In the opener, Lynchburg jumped out to an early lead and held on for the upset victory, while Salisbury responded with an eight-run third inning to take the nightcap.

Why it matters

This was an important early-season matchup between two strong softball programs, with Lynchburg looking to prove itself against a nationally ranked opponent on the road. The split result shows the Hornets can compete with top teams, but also highlights areas for improvement as they aim to build on last season's success.

The details

In the first game, Lynchburg took a 2-0 lead on RBI hits from Alex Love and Zoë Elliott, but Salisbury tied it in the fifth inning. The game went to extra innings, where the Hornets scored twice in the eighth to claim the 4-2 victory. Chase Hartford got the win in the circle, while Kate Charlton earned the save. In the second game, Lynchburg jumped out to a 2-0 lead but Salisbury erupted for eight runs in the third inning, including a three-run homer from Karlie Wolfe, to take control.

  • The doubleheader took place on Friday, March 14, 2026.
  • Lynchburg won the first game 4-2 in 8 innings.
  • Salisbury won the second game 10-2.

The players

Georgia Thompson

A Lynchburg player who had two hits, three runs scored, and an RBI in the doubleheader.

Alex Love

A Lynchburg player who had two hits, including a triple, and an RBI in the first game.

Karlie Wolfe

A Salisbury player who hit a three-run home run in the third inning of the second game.

Chase Hartford

The Lynchburg pitcher who earned the win in the first game, tossing five innings and allowing two runs.

Kate Charlton

The Lynchburg pitcher who recorded the save in the first game, throwing three scoreless innings.

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The takeaway

The split result shows that Lynchburg can compete with nationally ranked opponents, but also highlights areas for improvement as the Hornets aim to build on last season's success. The team will look to carry the momentum from the first game win into the rest of their schedule.