The Emory softball team came out on the short end in the first game of a doubleheader against Berry College Saturday afternoon, dropping a tough 2-0 decision. The setback dropped the Eagles' record to 14-9 while the Vikings upped their overall mark to 13-10.

Emory outhit the host Berry squad by a 7-5 margin but left eight runners on base as it was shutout for the third time this season.  Freshman first baseman Ellyn Kocoloski continued her hot hitting with a pair of hits while sophomore catcher Jessica Boni chipped in a pair of safeties.  Sophomore pitcher Bridget Holloway pitched well in the defeat, allowing five hits while striking out three.

Berry got on the board in the bottom of the first when a two-out double by Kristen Stoll knocked in Lindsey Campbell.  The Vikings added another run in the third frame on a RBI ground out by Lindsey Lowe. Emory's best scoring chances came in the fourth inning when it loaded the bases with two outs and in the fifth when it had two runners aboard.  However, Berry pitcher Caille Shamoun got out of both jams.

Emory will play another game against Berry this afternoon