Nova Southeastern University recently issued the following announcement.
NSU has now won 12 of its last 13 games
Starting pitcher Ashley Connor allowed just five hits across all seven innings, while Haley Hendricks drove in the go-ahead run in the bottom of the sixth, as the Nova Southeastern softball team collected a 2-1 victory in game one of the three-game series against Florida Tech at home on Friday. The win marks the fourth straight in Sunshine State Conference play for the Sharks and 12th in their last 13 games overall.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP
Score: Nova Southeastern 2 (W: A. Connor, 9-1), Florida Tech 2 (L: S. Guider, 8-6)
Records: Nova Southeastern (18-8), Florida Tech (21-12)
Location: AD Griffin Sports Complex | Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
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HOW IT HAPPENED:
TOP 4th | Offensive proved to be at a premium as both teams combined for just three hits in the opening three innings. Following a hit batter and a sacrifice bunt, though, to lead off the fourth, Florida Tech grabbed the first lead of the night when Tori Szrom roped a double over NSU's Alexis Smith in left to make it a 1-0 ball game.
TOP 5th | Shortstop Tia Williams kept the Sharks within striking distance in the fifth after nailing a would-be run at the plate on a groundball in the infield.
BOT 5th | After flashing the leather in the top of the inning, Williams did just enough with the bat in the bottom of the inning, evening the score with a sacrifice fly to right that scored Samantha Burke from third.
BOT 6th | The Sharks took advantage of a lead-off walk by Emerson Morris in the sixth. Pinch-runner Sidney Swantic moved into scoring position on a Madison Fine sac bunt before Hendricks lined a single just off the edge of the glove of the Florida Tech second baseman to give NSU the 2-1 advantage.
TOP 7th | Florida Tech would put two runners aboard via walk in the seventh, but a lineout to center would eventually secure the complete-game win for Connor, improving her record to 9-1 in the circle this season.
INSIDE THE STATS:
- Each team registered five hits apiece on Friday with Ryleigh Langwell (2-for-3) finishing as the only player with a multi-hit effort.
- Smith tallied the Sharks' only stolen base in the contest.
- Connor scattered five hits and three walks while striking out two. The complete game marked her seventh of the season.
The Sharks and Panthers will wrap up the series with a doubleheader set to begin at 1 p.m. on Saturday. For complete coverage, visit the schedule page on NSUSharks.com, or follow the Sharks on Instagram and Twitter at @NSU_Softball.
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