Emory Softball Now 14-0 After Wins Over Lebanon Valley & Moravian
The 20th-ranked Emory softball came away with a pair
of impressive wins on Thursday at the National Training Center in
Orlando, Fla., recording a 5-1 triumph over Lebanon Valley and a
5-3 victory against No. 11-ranked Moravian College. With the
two wins, the Emory now stands 14-0 on the year.
Emory sophomore Ellyn Kocoloski picked up a couple of hits and
knocked in three runs against the Dutchmen of Lebanon Valley while
freshman Megan Light socked a pair of doublewith one
RBI. Junior left fielder Jessica Thomas accounted for
the team’s other run with a solo homer. Freshman Lena
Brottman notched her seventh win in as many decisions, tossing a
complete-game four hitter that saw her strike out eight.
The Eagles continued their timely hitting against the Greyhounds of
Moravian with junior catcher Jessica Boni delivering the big blow
with a three-run double. Thomas came through with a
run-producing two-bagger while Light rapped out a pair of
doubles. Junior hurler Bridget Holloway went the distance in
boosting her record to 7-0, fanning six batters.
Emory returns to action on Thursday (Mar. 10) when it opens the UAA
Tournament with games against Case Western Reserve (10:00 am) and
No. 19 Washington University (12:30 p.m.). The Eagles enter
this year’s tourney as defending champ after posting a 6-2
record last season. For more information on the UAA with a
complete schedule of games, click here.
