DUNCAN, SC – The Emmanuel Softball team continued play in the Conference Carolinas Championship this afternoon with a matchup against #2 seeded, UNC Pembroke. The Lions took the lead in the 3^rd inning and held on to shut out the Braves, 1-0 to move on in the winner's bracket. With the win, the Lions improve to 22-27 on the season and will now face the Barton Bulldogs tomorrow at 12PM. 

After two scoreless innings, the Lions got on the board in the top of the 3^rd inning. Vic Epps started things off with a single through the left side. Epps then stole 2^nd and reached 3^rd on a SAC bunt, scoring on a wild pitch. 

Although the Braves threatened to score with hits in the 4^th, 6^th, and 7^th the Lions held on to earn the 1-0 victory to move on in the winner's bracket of tournament play. 
At the plate, five Lions recorded a hit. 

In the circle, Cassidy Jenkins pitched a gem going 7.0 strong innings. She gave up just 4 hits and struck out 2 batters. 

Next up, the Lions will face Barton tomorrow at 12PM. For more information on Emmanuel University athletics, visit goeulions.com.