MT. PLEASANT, S.C. - The College of Charleston softball team opened their season at the Charleston Invitational with losses to St. Joseph's and Cleveland State, 4-1 and 2-1 respectively.
Savannah Lockhart hit an RBI double in her first collegiate appearance to account for the Cougars' lone run against the Hawks.
Payton Lemire allowed four runs to pick up her first loss of the season.
McKenna Kelly only allowed two runs in her first start of the season against the Vikings.
Halle Cannon grounded out with two runners on, driving home Brooke Marquez to tie the game in the bottom of the sixth, but Cleveland State scored again in the seventh to secure the win.
Charleston will face East Carolina and Cleveland State Saturday for the second day of the Charleston Invitational. Game times are set for 3:00 and 5:30 p.m. at Patriots Point.