Wessel Crushes 8th Homer in AMC Split with Eutectics

Wessel Crushes 8th Homer in AMC Split with Eutectics- Wil Tegaue, Sports Information Director, 4/10/26

Game One: 

Crowley's Ridge- 6

UHSP- 4

Paragould, AR—In the opening contest at Pioneer Park, CRC rallied together behind starting pitcher Aimee Buckley, using timely hitting and a steady performance in the circle to secure a 6-4 victory over the Eutectics in the American Midwest Conference matchup.

After falling behind, the Pioneers responded with productive middle innings to reclaim the flow of the game. Trailing 1-0, the Pioneers broke through in the third inning with a three-run frame, highlighted by Buckley's clutch two-out,  two RBI single to right field to place the Pioneers back in front of UHSP. The momentum continued into the fourth, where the Pioneers added two more runs to stretch their lead, thanks to a second two-out big swing from the Pioneers with sophomore Jordan Janak driving in two runs with a double to right-center. Senior Lilly Wessel topped off the Pioneers' runs an inning later, with the program's all-time homerun leader adding another to her total with a leadoff solo blast to dead away center. 

Offensively, the Pioneers were led by a balanced attack that produced 10 hits. Wessel led the team with a standout performance, going 3-4 with a home run and an RBI. Janak, Buckley, and Hailey Tarrants each added two hits for the Pioneers, with Janak and Buckley each driving in two runs and Tarrants collecting two doubles. 

In the circle, Buckley earned the win for the Pioneers, tossing a complete game while allowing four runs on eight hits and striking out five. 

Game Two: 

Crowley's Ridge- 1

UHSP- 5

Paragould, AR-  The UHSP Eutectics bounced back in game two of the American Midwest Conference doubleheader, defeating the Crowley's Ridge College Pioneers 5-1 to earn a split on the day.

UHSP wasted no time setting the tone, manufacturing runs early, and maintaining control throughout the contest. After a scoreless first inning, the Eutectics got on top in the second with a pair of runs, before adding insurance with single runs in the fourth, fifth, and seventh innings.

Crowley's Ridge managed seven hits but struggled to capitalize, leaving 6 runners stranded on base. Hailey Tarrants led the Pioneer offense with a consecutive game of two doubles, while Olivia Lanham drove in the team's lone run in the 5th with a single to the gap in left center. Lauren Jones took the loss for the Pioneers, allowing four runs over six innings of work. Cloey Miller provided relief in the final inning.

Up Next: The Pioneers will host American Midwest Conference opponent Harris-Stowe State University in a doubleheader beginning at 12:00 p.m. Prior to first pitch, Crowley's Ridge College will hold its Senior Day ceremony at 11:45 a.m., honoring lone senior Lilly Wessel. #GOPIONEERS   

Photo Credit: Amy Glenn 

(shoutout Nana Wessel for the delicious homemade Rice Krispies)