Researchers in the Princeton University Department of Chemistry have discovered a new multi-step pathway through which bacteria found in the mammalian gut produce antimicrobial peptides.
STILLWATER, Okla. - The 10-seed Clemson softball team battled against a well-established 7-seed Oklahoma State team for seven innings, but dropped the opening game of the Stillwater Super Regional, 2-0. The Tigers (42-16) are playing in their first super regional of program history and now face Oklahoma State on Friday night at 9:00 p.m. ET, looking to force a third and final game in the series. Box Score | Box Score (pdf) It started as a pitcher’s duel between Clemson’s Millie Thompson and Oklahoma State’s Kelly Maxwell, as neither was allotting much work to be done on the base paths. Both sides traded runners getting on through the first three innings, but neither were able to capitalize and score after each advancing runners to third in the third. The fourth inning began with Valerie Cagle, for whom Carlee Shannon pinch ran, dropping a single into right center. With one out, freshman Aby Vieira sent a pitch back up the middle. Oklahoma State was credited with a double play as
STILLWATER, Okla. Four unearned runs in the game’s first two innings proved to be the difference, as 7-seed Oklahoma State downed 10-seed Clemson, 5-1, in the final game of the Stillwater Super Regional. With the win, the Cowgirls advance to the Women’s College World Series, while the Tigers’ third season ends with a 42-17 record.