Lamar coasts to Thursday's regional final

BEAUMONT, TX – Winning their second game is as many days, Lamar sits in the driver’s seat in their regional after defeating the Wildcats of Abilene Christian, 6-1.

Sable Hankins claimed three of her team’s six RBI, was walked once, scored twice and hit Lamar’s only home run. In the circle, Ciara Luna dominated with five strikeouts, giving up only four hits in her seven innings of work.

Alli Spivey came up with Abilene Christian’s only run and earned one of four hits on the day for her team.

Lamar will now await the winner of Wednesday night’s elimination game between Abilene Christian and Louisiana- Monroe.