Salem, VA. – The Golden Eagles defeated Point Park University in the first game of the Mountain East Conference Tournament.
The Basics:
Location: Moyer Sports Complex
Score: UC 8. PPU 1
Records: UC 31-14 Point Park 16-29
How it Happened:
The first four innings of the ball game were a pitching and defensive battle, with just three hits between the two teams allowed in the first four and a half innings. That all changed in the bottom of the fifth when the Golden Eagles plated seven runs on seven hits and one Point Park error. The highlight of the inning was a three-run shot from Kyra Gooler. Reagan West, Ella Zucchero, Alli Rubal also had RBIs in the inning.
The Pioneers scored a run in the top of the sixth, but the Golden Eagles go the run right back in the bottom half of the inning to bring the score to 8-1. Addison Mass then sat the Pioneers down in 1-2-3 fashion to collect the win and send Charleston into the winner's bracket.
Up Next:
Charleston will advance into the winner's bracket and face Fairmont State on Thursday, May 1
st at 12:00PM.