Softball Falls at Lasell in GNAC First Round

NEWTON, Mass. – The South Division fourth seeded University of Saint Joseph (USJ) softball team saw its season come to a close, falling to South Division three-seed Lasell University (Lasell), 8-0, in six innings during the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) First Round Wednesday afternoon. With the loss, the Blue Jays round out the 2023 season with a 22-18 record.

GAME INFORMATION
Score: #4S USJ 0, #3S Lasell 8 – 6 innings
Records: USJ (22-18) Lasell (25-14-1)
Location: Taylor Field | Newton, Mass.

HOW IT HAPPENED

After holding USJ scoreless in the top of the first, the Lasers exploded for five runs in the bottom of the frame to take a quick 5-0 edge. Lasell would continue to keep the Blue Jays off the scoreboard, tacking on a run in the bottom of the third, extending the lead to 6-0 after three innings. The Lasers continued to deny the Blue Jays a chance back in the game, scoring twice more in the bottom of the sixth to enact the run rule and take home an 8-0 victory.

IN THE CIRCLE

USJ – Freshman Paige Fekete (Watertown, Conn.) got the start inside the circle, picking up the loss (6-4) after allowing four runs off four hits. Sophomore Alyssa Roberts (Naugatuck, Conn.) entered the game in relief in the first inning for Fekete, allowing four runs off seven hits, tossing three strikeouts in 5.2 innings of work.

LASELL – Eryn Sheeley earned the complete game shutout win for Lasell (12-6), allowing three hits and tossing eight strikeouts.

COACH QUOTE [Jim McKinnon]
"We fell behind early and just couldn't get runs across, but we had a good season and I am proud of this team and the effort they gave, especially our seniors Jenna, Kelsie and Lili. We battled our way back from a 3-7 mark at Myrtle Beach to finish with a regular season mark of 22-18. The future is bright for our team."

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