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Mobile, Ala. - Kentucky State University softball dropped both games of a double-header to open the SIAC schedule against Spring Hill College on Saturday afternoon.
 
The Thorobrettes will face-off against Badgers again on Sunday at noon.
 
Game 1: SHC 9  KSU 0
 
KSU (0-3, 0-1 SIAC) struggled to produce any offense in the first game, recording only one hit while striking out eight times in the contest.
 
Freshman pitcher Kaija Aikman lost her first game of the year, giving up seven earned runs and walking four batters. Junior outfielder Alysha Sakamura went 1-for-1 and walked once, picking up the lone hit for the Thorobrettes.
 
Game 2: SHC 4  KSU 0
 
KSU (0-4, 0-2 SIAC) relied on defense in the day's second game, allowing only five hits. Despite the improved play defensively, the bats were cold for the visitors as they were shutout for the third game in a row.
 
Freshman pitcher Courtney Payne was appointed with the loss, allowing six earned runs and walking four batters in six innings of action. Junior first baseman Brittney Gately recorded both hits for the Thorobrettes while also picking up a steal for the visitors.