MONTICELLO — The University of Arkansas at Monticello softball team split a doubleheader against nationally ranked GAC rival Southern Arkansas Wednesday afternoon with a game one loss at 2-0, and a game two victory at 2-1.

The opening game of the day for UAM (31-15, 24-10 GAC) against the Muleriders of Southern Arkansas (36-12, 26-10 GAC) saw SAU on the scoreboard first in the top of the third inning after a home run to right center gave the visitors the advantage.

Southern Arkansas extended its lead in the top of the fifth out to 2-0 over the Blossoms and went on to shut down UAM offensively...