In the first game, the Tigers showed off their offensive power, collecting eight hits that included the homers by Smith and Black.  Sarah Applegarth went 2-4 from the plate and drove in three runs and TIffany Schandera had two RBI's with one hit.  Brooke Bryant was 2-4 and Lana Lazar collected a hit.  Freshman phenom Anna Maness pitched another solid game and had three strikeouts for the win. 

Black then came on for the nightcap and completely shut the Hawks down, while Smith provided the only help she needed with her solo homerun.  Bryant, Schandera, Applegarth and Lazar each had a hit as the Tigers bounced back from their tough loss at Lee last Saturday to put themselves right back in the chase for the conference title.  "I am so proud of this team for coming back from the weekend the way they did and making a statement about where we belong," said Coach Devon Thomas.  "Ellen pitched a masterpiece in the second game and our defense was strong all night."

The Tigers will have a week to prepare for another important doubleheader with league-leading and #3 Lee next Tuesday at the Lanier Point Softball Complex.