Temple University Athletics
SOFTBALL SWEEPS GEORGE WASHINGTON IN ATLANTIC 10 DOUBLEHEADER ACTION
4.21.06 | Softball
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The Owls opened the scoring in the first inning when junior Makeala Compton tripled, sending home freshman designated player Katie Burdeaux. The Colonials struck back in the third with Hilary King blasting a homer to center field to tie the game. The Owls responded in their next at-bat, scoring one run to retake the lead. Junior Jessica Rohn singled and advanced to second off a sacrifice bunt courtesy of sophomore Brittany Burks. A Compton double drove in Rohn and made it 2-1.
The Colonials tied the game again in the fourth inning. First baseman Caroline Howe doubled to center field. King singled up the first baseline, sending Howe home. The Owls came out strong in the fifth, scoring two runs off three hits. Burks doubled to right and was advanced to third off a sacrifice bunt by Burdeaux.
The second game of the twinbill was just as exciting. The Cherry and White got on the board in the second inning. Freshman Danielle Fagan singled and advanced to second off a GW error. After stealing third, Fagan came home on an RBI groundout by freshman Courtney Norene.
The Owls scored three runs in the third. Rohn singled and advanced to second off a Burdeaux sacrifice.
The Colonials were unable to get on the board until the fifth. Janelle Parker entered to pinch run for Colleen Kegler who singled to left. Parker stole second and advanced to third off a grounder by Maryanne Mohan. A double by Meyers brought Parker home for GW's first run. King walked and Jackie Yahniga reached on an error to load the bases. A Howe single brought King and Meyers home, making it 4-3 in favor of the Owls.
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