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Bryant & Stratton College - Wisconsin
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Olivia Fietz at first base for the Bobcats
Olivia Fietz at first base for the Bobcats (Photo Credit: Bryant & Stratton College - Wisconsin Athletics)
May 19, 2026

Fast start not enough as Bobcats fall to Grand Rapids

Bobcats drop opening round matchup in South Carolina

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SPARTANBURG, S.C. - Bryant & Stratton College (WI) battled throughout Tuesday's matchup with Grand Rapids Community College, but a five-run sixth inning by GRCC proved to be the difference in an 8-3 result.

The Bobcats struck first in the opening inning when Olivia Fietz connected on a solo home run to center field, giving B&SC an early 1-0 advantage.

 

 

Grand Rapids answered in the bottom of the third after a two-run homer but Bryant & Stratton responded immediately in the fourth inning, taking the lead back. Sam Foytik launched a solo shot to right field before Jayda Karls delivered an RBI single down the left field line to make it 3-2.

 

Grand Rapids tied the game later in the inning before breaking through in the sixth. The Raiders plated five runs on five hits, highlighted by a two-run double, to take control of the contest.

Kylie Stark started in the circle for Bryant & Stratton and worked five innings, recording four strikeouts. 

Notes:

  • The Bobcats recorded five hits

 

Up Next: The Bobcats will enter the losers bracket and will play Wednedsay night at 6:30 p.m. ET.