DAHLONEGA, Ga. | The UAH softball team split a road doubleheader at No. 2 North Georgia on Wednesday afternoon after winning game one 2-1 before falling in the finale 7-6. UAH moves to 30-12, while UNG's record now stands at 39-6.
 
The Chargers return to Gulf South Conference play on Friday and Saturday at Charger Park against visiting Shorter.
 
UAH 2, UNG 1
Josie Thompson was stellar in the circle for the Chargers, limiting the nationally-ranked Nighthawks offense to one run over a complete-game performance. Thompson struck out six batters over her 7.0 innings, as she improves to 10-5 with the victory.
 
UAH broke the scoreless tie against North Georgia with two runs in the top of the sixth as a Jessica Edde single led to both Kaylee Vaught and Alexa Douthitt scoring on the play.
 
Lawren Hayes, Jada Henderson, and Vaught each went 1-for-2 on the day with one walk to lead the offense. Henderson and Vaught's base hits both went for a double.
 
This was UAH's first win over North Georgia since the 2021 season, with the Chargers now defeating ranked opponents three times this season.
 
UNG 7, UAH 6
The Chargers led for the majority of the contest and extended the lead to 6-2 with a two-RBI double by Douthitt in the sixth. However, the Nighthawks chipped into their deficit with one run in the bottom of the sixth, followed by four runs in the seventh to come from behind in the 7-6 win.
 
Douthitt and Hayes led the Chargers offense with 2-for-3 performances including a double apiece, with Douthitt tying for the team lead in RBI and Hayes shared the team lead with two runs scored.
 
Sadie Thompson and Kylee Smith both delivered solo home runs to help the UAH bats, as Thompson tied for the team lead with two runs and two RBI as well. Thompson's home run was her 11th of the season, which is second-best on the UAH offense.
 
UAH drew seven walks in the matchup, led by Henderson with two free passes.
 
Grace O'Berry started in the circle for the Chargers, turning in 4.2 innings with three runs allowed and five strikeouts.
 
Katie Bracken took the loss in relief to fall to 13-4 this season, as the sophomore tossed 2.0 innings with four runs and two strikeouts.