Emory Softball Tops Brandeis In UAA Tournament Opener

The Emory University softball team opened the University Athletic Association Tournament Championship on a positive note Tuesday with a win over Brandeis University.  The Eagles captured their fourth straight victory and raised their overall record to 7-6 (1-0 UAA) with a 3-1 decision over the Judges who slipped to 2-1 on the year.

Freshman Jamie Melson tossed a masterful complete game en route to picking up the win for Emory.  The lefty surrendered just four hits and fanned one, while not allowing any base-on-balls, as she boosted her mark to 2-2. 

Emory jumped on the board with two runs in the first as sophomores Jessica Thomas and Jessica Boni delivered run-producing singles.  The Eagles added their final run in the top of the second inning when senior Jenna Lamoreaux opened the frame with a single and eventually scored on a throwing error by the Brandeis shortstop.  Meanwhile, Melson kept Brandeis at a distance and allowed just one base runner over the last three innings.

Emory resumes play on Wednesday when it takes on No. 6-ranked Washington University (10:00 am) and the University of Rochester (12:30 p.m.).