MEMPHIS – The University of Memphis softball team (6-12) dropped a pair of games on the first day of the LSU tournament, Friday. Memphis lost to Louisiana Tech (10-3), 9-3, then lost to No. 5 ranked LSU, 17-2.
Junior outfielder Hannah Harrell led Memphis against Louisiana Tech, going 2-for-3.
Molly Smith took the loss for Memphis, pitching all but 15 pitches. She allowed six runs, all earned, walking six and striking out five. Freshman Bayleigh Wisher stepped in to face four batters, allowing one hit that scored three runs, all earned.