The Concord University softball team scored a total of 29 runs while not
allowing a single opposing player to cross home plate Wednesday as the
Mountain Lions won a pair of run-rule games over Cairn and Eureka 19-0
and 10-0 at the National Collegiate Softball Invitational.
The wins improve Concord's record to 8-10 on the year.
Senior Becca Gleason enjoyed what was quite possibly the best two-game
stretch of her career, finishing 7-for-8 with five runs scored, four RBI
and two stolen bases. Gleason racked up a Concord record three triples
against Cairn alone.
Senior Stephanie Harper continued her excellent play at the NCSI with three hits and four RBI on the day.
Freshman Alyssa Morris, who saw her eight-game hitting streak end
Tuesday, bounced back by combining to go 4-for-7 with three runs scored
and one RBI Wednesday.
The Mountain Lions broke its contest against Cairn open with a 12-run
second inning that set the tone for the day. Concord had eight hits and
nearly batted around the order twice in the inning.
CU added one run in the third and fourth innings before closing out the game with a five-run fifth.
Nine of Concord's 11 players had at least one hit with seven Mountain
Lions totaling two or more hits. Gleason led the way with three triples,
two runs scored and two RBI while Morris went 3-for-4 with three runs
scored and one RBI.
Sophomore Hayley Wade, freshman Kristi Benvenuto, sophomore Brantlea
Wood, junior Rachael Mack and Harper all tallied two hits in the route
with everyone but Wade also driving in two runs.
Harper held Cairn hitless for 3.1 innings and finished with a two-hit,
three-strikeout shutout to improve her record to 2-0 on the season.
Concord's 19 runs and 18 hits were its second-highest figures in each
category this season. The Mountain Lions scored 20 runs on 20 hits in a
victory against UVA-Lynchburg earlier in the year.
Concord did all of its damage against Eureka in the opening three
innings in game two with two runs in the first, five in the second and
three in the third.
Gleason moved to the top of the CU batting order vs. Eureka on her way
to a 4-for-4, three-run, two-RBI, two-stolen base performance.
Sophomore Lacey McDougall was 2-for-4 with two runs and two RBI; she was
Concord's only other player with multiple hits in the nightcap.
Harper, who also had two RBI in the game, and Wood (1-0) combined for
the five-hit shutout in the circle. The duo stranded nine Eureka base
runners to end innings. Harper lowered her team-best ERA to 3.44 on the
season. Wednesday marked Wood's first pitching appearance of the year.
The Mountain Lions will look to extend its winning streak to four games
when it plays Eureka and Principia College Thursday at the NCIS.
Friday, May 24 2013 6:27 PM EDT2013-05-24 22:27:51 GMT
The Wounded Warrior Project brought veterans to Pipestem Resort State Park Friday so others could honor those who've given everything for the country. Outdoor channel's Curtis Fleming is no stranger to
The Wounded Warrior Project brought veterans to Pipestem Resort State Park Friday so others could honor those who've given everything for the country.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 10:13 AM EDT2013-05-22 14:13:20 GMT
The WVU baseball team is in Oklahoma City right now doing what they can to help during the aftermath of the tornadoes. The road to Omaha starts in Oklahoma City. The Big 12 tournament is held at Chickasaw Bricktown
The WVU baseball team is in Oklahoma City right now doing what they can to help during the aftermath of the tornadoes.
Oklahoma City is hosting the Big 12 baseball tournament this year. The West Virginia University baseball team was too close for comfort to the deadly tornadoes' path.
Monday, May 20 2013 11:59 PM EDT2013-05-21 03:59:04 GMT
Oklahoma City is hosting the Big 12 baseball tournament this year. The West Virginia University baseball team was too close for comfort to the deadly tornadoes' path. "We're about 10 miles North of where
Oklahoma City is hosting the Big 12 baseball tournament this year. The West Virginia University baseball team was too close for comfort to the deadly tornadoes' path.
Chris McKinney didn't always dream about being a fighter, but once he was introduced to Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts, that's all he's thought about.
Friday, May 17 2013 6:58 PM EDT2013-05-17 22:58:10 GMT
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Chris McKinney didn't always dream about being a fighter, but once he was introduced to Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts, that's all he's thought about.
Thursday, May 16 2013 6:36 PM EDT2013-05-16 22:36:59 GMT
Princeton Senior High School is home of the Tigers....and the most competitive senior powder puff team. "We haven't lost a game yet and we plan to keep it that way and go out with a bang," said senior Stephanie
Princeton Senior High School is home of the Tigers....and the most competitive senior powder puff team. "We haven't lost a game yet and we plan to keep it that way and go out with a bang," said senior Stephanie
Friday, May 10 2013 6:54 PM EDT2013-05-10 22:54:20 GMT
If you Google Kelshawn Grant, you'll find football articles. If you youtube him, you'll find a 3 year old video of him playing basketball. Recently, this athlete added a new sport to his resume."He runs
Kelshawn Grant is a middle school track star that is putting up stats comparable to high school scores.
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