Lamar uses walk-off to clinch championship spot

BEAUMONT, TX – Lamar waited until Thursday’s final moments, but Cardinal fans were free to rejoice after their team walked-off to win the regional, 3-2, over Louisiana Monroe.

Shelby Henderson delivered when it counted most for Lamar, singling to center field with the bases loaded on the first pitch she saw. Henderson finished 2-4 in the winner-take-all game with two of the Cardinal’s three RBI.

Cheyanne Lyon came in clutch for the Warhawks, going 2-3 with two RBI.
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Lamar becomes the latest team to punch their ticket to the championship round of the NISC. The first games of the final round are slated for May 21.