Conway – The Central Arkansas Bears took a break from Southland Conference play on Tuesday night, hosing the Memphis Tigers at Farris Field. Senior catcher Jessie Taylor gave the Bears a boost with the 32^nd home run of her career, moving into a tie for first place in Central Arkansas softball history, as the Bears took down Memphis 6-3.

Memphis (18-19) struck first, getting an unearned run in the top of the third, but the Bears responded immediately to take the lead. Third baseman Sam Forrest roped a double down the left-field line before Taylor connected on a 2-2 pitch and planting it in the UCA bullpen in left field to put the Bears on top 2-1.

UCA (24-14) added on four insurance runs in the bottom half of the inning, as shortstop Kate Myers drew a one-out walk to get things started. After an error off the bat of centerfielder Amy Gunnells gave the Bears a pair of base runners, right fielder Briana Whisenhunt legged out a bunt single. Second baseman Sarah Bigej then found the gap in left-center, doubling in Myers and Gunnells to push the UCA lead to 4-1. Later in the inning, Taylor delivered for the Bears again, singling through the left side to drive in two more runs to make it 6-1 in favor of the Bears.

Memphis would get a pair in the top of the fifth, but that would be the end of the game's scoring.

Shivaun Landeros (15-9) earned the win with her 13^th complete game of the season. She allowed a pair of earned runs on seven hits while striking out five.

Taylor led the UCA offense, turning in a 3-for-4 performance and driving in four runs.

The Bears are back in action tomorrow night, heading to Springfield, Missouri to take on Missouri State at 6:00 PM.