OWLS SPLIT PAIR OF GAMES IN FINAL GAME OF PLANT CITY TOURNAMENT'S FIRST STRETCH

PLANT CITY, Fla. -- The Temple softball team found itself in action at the Plant City Tournament in Plant City, Fla. In the first game of the day, the Owls (2-9) came out to the field and outscored Toledo 12-4.  In their second game, the Cherry and White met Illinois State for the second time during the tournament.

The Rockets started the game with a 2-0 lead, but gave up at least two runs in every inning thereafter. Junior Adrienne Rephser and freshman Danielle Fagan each scored a homerun. Repher also produced two RBI and made it home twice. Fagan had two RBI and two runs. Amanda Carver hit two singles, had one RBI and two runs scored.

When reflecting on the success of the first game, head coach Casey Dickson stated "the team came out this morning at 10 am and pounded the ball.  The team is playing together and for themselves.   From day one, I have told this team that what matters is they play for each other and play as a team...they are finally doing it and it's great to watch."

The nightcap was just the opposite, as Illinois State shut the Owls out.  In the rematch Shannon Nicholson tossed the first one-hitter of the season for Illinois State as the Redbirds claimed an 8-0 win over the Owls. Leadoff hitter Jessica Rohn reached on a single to third base in the top of the first, but the Owls were unable to take advantage and ISU made them pay. Rohn recorded the lone hit of the game for the Owls.

The Owls next take on Illinois-Chicago for a continuation of the Plant City NCAA College Series will be on Thursday, March 9th at the Plant City Stadium at 11:00am.

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OWLS SPLIT PAIR OF GAMES IN FINAL GAME OF PLANT CITY TOURNAMENT'S FIRST STRETCH

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