SAN ANTONIO, Texas — The Newman University softball teams bid at a series sweep fell short Saturday afternoon (Apr. 6) as the Jets dropped the final game of a three game set to St. Mary's, 5-0. The Jets drop to 10-28 on the year and 4-19 in conference play, while the Rattlers move to 23-19 on the year and 13-8 in the Heartland.
The Jets bats were held at bay tallying just four hits in the series finale against St. Mary's starting hurler Staci Johns. John's pitched a complete game shutout striking out six allowing no walks.
St. Mary's score three runs in the home half of the second before adding two runs putting the game out of reach in the bottom of the sixth.
Freshman Lauren Kuhrt, Emma Eck, Lauryn Ogden and junior Kameron Pope were the only Newman hitters to record a hit in the loss.
Bailey Bugner (2-9) went the distance allowing five runs (4-earned) on six hits, walking three and striking out one.
The Jets will return home Wednesday afternoon (Apr. 10) for a non-conference matchup against Rockhurst. First pitch is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. from the NU Softball Field in Wichita, Kan.
