STATESBORO, Ga. — The Eastern Kentucky University softball team fell 3-0 to Rhode Island in what was scheduled to be the first of a two-game day.

The Colonels (4-7) had their second game against Georgia Southern canceled because of inclement weather.

After the first inning, neither team was able to bring a runner home in what became a defensive duel.

Bayle Hunnicutt pitched 5 scoreless innings in relief, allowing only four hits.

HOW IT HAPPENED

Rhode Island scored all three of its runs in the bottom of the first inning on five hits. A leadoff single started the rally, and a throwing error led to the game's first run. The Rams added an RBI double and an RBI single to take a 3-0 lead.

After a pitching change in the first inning, Hunnicutt entered the circle and held the Rams scoreless the rest of the way.

Eastern Kentucky was held scoreless, securing only four hits.

UP NEXT

Eastern Kentucky is scheduled to play Tennessee State at 9 a.m. and Georgia Southern at 11:30 a.m.