COLUMBUS, Ga. (May 28, 2022) - In game two of its World Series journey, the Webber International University softball team would match up against the No. 3-nationally ranked Freed-Hardeman University Lions on Saturday afternoon. The Lions would pick up a few early runs and would hold Webber scoreless, earning a 3-0 shutout victory and eliminating the Warriors from the NAIA Softball World Series.

Starting on the mound for the Warriors (42-24) would be sophomore Kayla Swinson. She would toss three innings, allowing three runs on three hits and punching out three as well. Morgan Mills would pitch for the remaining three innings, striking out one and allowing just one hit.

It would not take long for the Lions to pounce, as they would pick up their first run of the game in the bottom of the first inning after an RBI-single down the left field line. FHU would extend its lead in the bottom of the third after a lead-off walk would be followed by a two-run shot over the left field wall, making it a 3-0 ball game.

Both teams would have just four hits in the game while the Warriors would leave four runners on base in total, unable to bring any runs across to score. All four hits for Webber would be singles from Kelsea Friend, Abigail Thompson, Witney Bones, and Brandy Barquin who all finished the game 1-for-3.

The Warriors end with a postseason record of 7-3 and an overall record of 42-24. Webber finishes 2022 with its third Sun Conference Tournament Championship, second NAIA Opening Round Championship, and fourth NAIA Softball World Series appearance.