Eastern’s hot streak ended with a thud with a doubleheader loss to Tennessee Martin on Wednesday.

The two games halted an Eastern winning trend that had resulted in eight victories out of their last nine games. But the success the Panthers had found at home, over that time, disappeared as the Panthers went on the road.

The first game of the doubleheader was lost by the score of 9-2, as the Skyhawks’ offense started early and stayed solid throughout.

Eastern starting pitcher Andrea Darnell had a rough outing and only lasted 3 1/3 innings, and gave up seven runs over that time.

She was relieved by Heather Hoeschen who pitched the final 2 2/3 innings, while giving up two runs on five hits.

While UT-Martin jumped out to those nine runs, Eastern was only able to put up two runs during the last two innings.

Up until then, Skyhawk pitcher Nicole Davis pitched a complete game against Eastern. In the process she stuck out five while only walking one, also only one of the runs she allowed was earned.

For the Skyhawks, Brady Whalen, Kristin Runyan and Davis all were major contributors to their attack offensively.

The one, two and three hitters, respectively went 5-8, with two RBI apiece.

In the second game, Hoeschen pitched again effectively this time against Allison Buckley, Buckley won this matchup as well for the Skyhawks as she only gave up one unearned run, compared to Hoeschen who gave up two earned runs.

Again Davis and Runyan were the contributors to the Skyhawk offense, as they were responsible for driving in both of the runs.

The bright spot for the Panther attack with two hits and one run driven in was leadoff hitter Rachel Karos.