RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. – Senior outfielder Jade Miller hit her team leading sixth home run of the season on Saturday afternoon, as the Southern Arkansas University softball team fell to Arkansas-Tech University 4-2 in the series finale. The Muleriders move to 11-10 on the season and 4-2 in Great American Conference.

The Golden Suns scored two runs in the bottom of the first inning by way of a wild pitch, followed by an advance from third to home on a double play to lead 2-0 after one. ATU would then put up another two spot the next inning on a bunt single, and a run that came home by way of a bases loaded walk to lead 4-0.

Alyssa Miller was able to reach base safely in the top of the third inning on a single to left field. As one Miller got on base the following Miller would clear the bases as Jade Miller hit a two-run shot over the left field fence to cut the deficit to 4-2. Sarah Evans was able to advance to third base on a Jaxynn Dyson single to right field, but the Muleriders would not be able to get any runs out of it.

The Muleriders were outhit by the Golden Suns 5-4 in the contest. Alyssa Miller led SAU with two hits, while Jade Miller and Dyson had the other two.

SAU used three different arms as Macie Welch got the start. Welch took the loss after pitching 1.0 inning and giving up three runs (two earned). Kiana Pogroszewski pitched the second inning while giving up two hits on one run. Baylie Thornhill did a solid job in releif as she tossed the final four frames while striking out six batters and only allowing one hit.

SAU return home to Magnolia for the first time this season on Tuesday evening as they are set to host Arkansas-Monticello in a GAC double-header. The first pitch is set for 4:00 p.m.