Temple University Athletics
TEMPLE RALLIES PAST RIDER IN SOFTBALL, 11-7
4.25.06 | Softball
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The Cherry and White answered back with three runs in the second. Freshman catcher Courtney Norene doubled to left-center and senior Lauren Evans singled down the left field line, driving in Norene and tying the game. Rohn doubled down the left field line to bring Evans home to take the lead. A double from Burdeaux to right center plated Rohn.
Freshman Danielle Fagan opened the third inning with a solo homer. Sophomore Amanda Carver scored the game winner after singling to center field and stealing second. A double from Evans drove her in. A single from Burks allowed Evans to score.
The Broncs made a comeback in the fourth, scoring two runs. Freshman Katy Mills singled to right field. Jennifer Cullen singled down the right line, advancing Mills to second. Ashley Bouldon reached on a fielders choice but an error kept Mills scoring position. Subbing in for Ashleigh Porter, Owl pitcher Burdeaux walked Mills in. Cullen scored on a wild pitch, making the score 8-5.
Evans was responsible for the Owls' final two runs when she hit a homer to right field for the second two-run homer of the contest. The Broncs scored two in the seventh as well, but it was not enough to overcome the Owls. Freshman pitcher Ashleigh Porter was credited with the win.
