Henderson, Tenn. – The Columbia College softball team came out on top against No. 2-seed Madonna (Mich.) in the first game of the 2022 NAIA Softball National Championship Opening Round.
 
(3) Columbia def. (2) Madonna (Mich.), 3-0
The Scoring:

• T5 (CC): Jacey Meyer singled home Skyler Kauble (CC 1, MU 0)
• T6 (CC): Suzanna Shanks scored on an error (CC 2, MU 0)
• T7 (CC): Emily King singled scoring Taylor Barnes (CC 2, MU 0)

 
Inside the Box:

• Six different players had a hit for the Cougars.
• Jacey Meyer and Emily King had an RBI
• Athena Wheeler reached base twice with two walks.
• Lexi Dickerson tossed a complete-game shutout allowing two hits, a walk, and striking out three.

Up Next:
The Cougars will face No. 4-seed Friends (Kan.) on Tuesday, May 17 at 11:00 AM.