The Lipscomb Lady Bisons opened the 2014 softball season with an 11-7 win over Miami-Ohio Saturday at Draper Diamond at Smith Stadium.

Paige Neely slammed the  first pitch she faced this season over the center field fence for two runs.

Rene' Cothron added a two-run homer in her first at bat.

Bree Lipscomb had the big hit of the game for Miami with a three-run homer in the fourth.

Lipscomb's Bridgette Begley and Brittany Elmore each hit a double.

Tanner Sanders picked up the win scattering nine hits and allowing seven runs, five earned.

Heather Parker relieved in the seventh.

The Lady Bisons close out tonight against Tennessee State.