MISENHEIMER, N.C. (May 2, 2025) -- The Pfeiffer University softball team extended their winning streak to 20 straight games in an 8-0 win over fourth-seeded Meredith College in the USA South Tournament at Jack Ingram Field on Friday afternoon.

Senior pitcher Emma Bullin managed a four-hit shutout to lead the No. 20 Pfeiffer Falcons, striking out four batters, improving to 26-4 on the season.

Offensively, the Falcons were led by Bullin, who went 1-for-2 on the day with a walk and two RBI. Junior Charly Cooper furnished a standout effort as well, going 2-for-2 with a walk and an RBI. Senior Emma Chopko also chipped in for Pfeiffer, putting together one hit in two trips to the plate while adding a pair of RBI.

HOW IT HAPPENED

The Falcons took the lead for good in the first, scoring for the first time in the inning. Bullin drove in two runs for Pfeiffer with a single, that scored junior Landry Stewart and sophomore Madison Varner.

The Falcons then tacked on runs in the third and fourth innings, with their biggest output coming in the fourth when they scored five times. The big hit in that inning was a two-run single off the bat of Chopko.

GAME NOTES

» Bullin tossed a four-hit shutout for the Falcons.
» Pfeiffer's highest scoring inning was the fourth, when it pushed five runs across.
» Pfeiffer took a 2-0 lead in the bottom half of the first and didn't surrender that lead for the remainder of the game.
» The Falcons out-hit the Angels at a 7-4 clip.
» Cooper stole two bases in Friday's game.
» The Falcons swiped five bases as a team.
» Pfeiffer went 3-for-8 (.375) with runners in scoring position.
» Pfeiffer pitchers limited Meredith to just 0-for-4 with runners in scoring position.
» Pfeiffer pitchers faced 19 Meredith hitters in the game, allowing three ground balls and seven fly balls while striking out four.
» The Falcons drew six walks from Meredith pitching.
» Bullin led the Falcons at the plate, going 1-for-2 with two RBI.
» Meredith was led offensively by Emilee Lewis, who went 1-for-3.

Up Next
The top-seeded Falcons can wrap up bracket play on Saturday with a win.  Pfeiffer will take on the winner of the game between No. 4 Meredith and No. 8 William Peace at 3:00 p.m. 

The Avenging Angels and Pacers will square off in an elimination game on Saturday morning at 9:00 a.m. at Jack Ingram Field.