FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - The Nova Southeastern Softball team won their 8th straight game on Thursday evening, taking down Kutztown and Caldwell in a doubleheader sweep. A four-run fourth inning propelled NSU to an 8-1 victory in game one, the Sharks followed that up with a 2-0 win in game two.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP (GAME ONE)
Score: Nova Southeastern 8 (W: A. Drogemuller, 10-2), Kutztown 1 (L: N. Harvey, 2-3) Records: Nova Southeastern (22-7, 7-2 SSC) | Kutztown (6-10)
Location: AD Griffin Sports Complex | Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
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HOW IT HAPPENED:
TOP 1st | A sacrifice fly brought home the first run of the game for the Golden Bears, giving them the early lead.
BOT 2nd | With two runners on base, a fielder's choice allowed Madison Fine to come across home plate, tying the game at one.
BOT 4th | The Sharks tacked on four runs, thanks to hits from Alyssa Drogemuller, Tia Williams, and Kerstyn Shaw.
BOT 6th | Alexis Smith got the inning started with a base hit, shortly after, she stole second base. Drogemuller came to the plate in the ensuing at-bat and batted in Smith, giving NSU a 6-1 lead. A sacrifice fly from Fine and a single by Samantha Burke brought two more runners' home for NSU. The Sharks would go on to secure the 8-1 victory over Kutztown.
STAT OF THE MATCH
INSIDE THE MATCHUP (GAME TWO)
Score: Nova Southeastern 8 (W: J. Allen, 10-2), Kutztown 1 (L: K. Daly, 0-3) Records: Nova Southeastern (23-7, 7-2 SSC) | Caldwell (3-6)
HOW IT HAPPENED:
BOT 2nd | A single by Hayley Lynch put the first run on the board for NSU.
BOT 3rd | Kerstyn Shaw continued the impressive hitting by NSU, batting in Drogemuller to give NSU a 2-0 lead, which would prove to be the final score thanks to impressive pitching showcase from Julia Allen.
STATS OF THE MATCH
UPCOMING
NSU will be back in action on Saturday, March 18 for a doubleheader at AD Griffin Sports Complex against Kutztown University 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
