Box Score 1 | Box Score 2 CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The University of Charleston women's softball team kicked off its home opener Friday against Salem International University, defeating the Tigers 3-2 and 8-4. 

In game one, Courtney Fain picked up her third win of the season going the distance, scattering six hits and two runs while striking out four.  Andrea Hayes led the way for UC with two hits and a run scored while Samantha Herndon was 1-2 with a walk.  The big two-out hit came from senior Angel Withrow, who doubled home two runs in the sixth.  Fain would retire the side in order to seal the come-from-behind victory.

In game two, the Tigers got on the board in the first off starter Abby Nicholas.  UC responded, tying the game when Hayes scored after tripling to lead off the inning for UC.  Salem chased Nicholas with three runs in the third off back-to-back singles.  The Golden Eagles responded yet again, scoring three in the third and four in the fourth to take the 8-4 lead.  Morgan Aquirre picked up her first win of the season, pitching four strong innings and striking out three in relief for UC.

UC moves to 4-3 on the season and will host Edinboro University of Pennsylvania March 7 with first pitch set for 2 p.m.