Union, SC – The Monroe University softball team splits its final doubleheader of the weekend on Sunday at USC Union, winning the first game, 6-4, before falling to the Bantams, 12-4, in game two.
The Mustangs prevailed in game one thanks to timely hitting as they held onto a narrow lead for much of the contest. A three-run fifth inning, highlighted by RBIs from sophomore
Nathalie Mongrain and freshman
Reese Surratt, put Monroe up 4-2 late.
An additional run for the Bantams made it a one-run affair before freshmen
Yarializ Maldonado and Alexis Ortix generated two crucial runs in the final inning to put the Mustangs up for good.
Sophomore
Maricela Colon hit a solo home run in the win, while Surratt recorded two hits.
Game two saw the Mustangs fall in an 8-0 hole early, effectively putting the sweep out of reach.
On the weekend, the Mustangs went 3-3 with a doubleheader sweep against USC Sumter sandwiched between their series's against Gaston and USC Union.
They'll have a week off before heading to Columbus, GA, for a five-game showcase. Their first game of the tournament will be on Friday, February 21, against Indian River State College at 1:30 pm.
ABOUT THE ATHLETIC PROGRAM AT MONROE UNIVERSITY
The athletic program at Monroe University encompasses a total of 28 teams competing across nine sports. There are 20 varsity and junior varsity programs, as well as the Monroe University marching band, competing on the New Rochelle campus as the Mustangs (NJCAA Division I). The Monroe Express, based out of the Bronx campus, has seven teams competing at the NJCAA Division III level.
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