Viera, FL – The Monroe University softball team had another split doubleheader on Sunday to conclude its Florida trip, finishing the eight-game stretch in the Sunshine State at 3-5. The Mustangs lost to Williston State College, 15-1, before defeating Illinois Central College, 4-3.
In its win against Illinois Central, Monroe staved off a comeback from the Cougars. After going up 4-0, Illinois Central trailed by one heading into the last inning. Sophomore
Gabriella Diaz put an end to the comeback, inducing a double play to close out the contest and pick up the save.
Freshman
Zoey Zamora picked up the win after a four-run first put the Mustangs in front. Freshman
Georgia Wilson got the scoring, driving in two runs. Then, sophomore
Nathalie Mongrain recorded two more RBIs for the Mustangs to take a 4-0 lead.
After defeating Williston State on Saturday, the Tetons got their revenge by ending the contest by run-rule in the fifth inning. A ten-run outburst in the fourth put Monroe in a tough spot. Freshman
Lizbeth Zambrano and sophomore
Georgia Burr collected two hits in the game.
Monroe will head to West Virginia next for a four-game series against Potomac State College. A doubleheader on Saturday will kick off the stretch, with first pitch scheduled for noon.
ABOUT THE ATHLETIC PROGRAM AT MONROE UNIVERSITY
The athletic program at Monroe University encompasses a total of 26 teams competing across nine sports. There are 19 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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