October 8, 2000
Release: Upon Reciept
Furman Softball Defeats USCS, Falls to Presbyterian in Tournament
Greenville, SC - The Furman softabll team was defeated in their first game by
Presbyterian College before winning over USCS in Sunday's tournament games at
Furman University. Freshman LaKerah Barr led the Paladins offensively going
1-for-2 in game one and posting a double and two singles in the second game.
In the first game, Presbyterian took a 3-0 lead in the bottom of the second
as junior Beth Pearson reached on a two RBI single and later scored on a sacrifice
fly by Waters. The Lady Paladins attempted a comeback in the fourth scoring
two runs on a RBI double by freshman Kristy Goodrich and a RBI single by sophomore
Caroline Evans. Presbyterian increased their lead again scoring one in the fifth
for a 4-2 final.
In game two, Furman took a 2-0 lead in the bottom of the third as runs scored
on a ground out by freshman Kristin White and a triple by senior Katherine Brittain.
The Lady Rifles tied the game in the top of the fifth scoring two runs on three
singles. Furman responded in the bottom of the inning with three runs on four
singles for a 5-2 win.
Goodrich took the loss for Furman against Presbyterian, while Pearson earned
the win. Against USCS senior Chrissy Hacker earned the win for the Lady Paladins
while Kristy Middaugh suffered the loss. Furman softball posted a 3-2 record
in the fall tournament.
Furman 000 200 - 2 4 2
Presbyterian 030 01X - 4 5 0
USCS 000 020 0 - 2 7 0
Furman 002 030 X - 5 9 1