February 28, 2005
Softball
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Cardinals Split on Monday

FT. MYERS, Fla. - The Saginaw Valley State University softball team earned a five-inning 10-0 win over Johnson & Wales in game one, while dropping a 1-0 decision to Notre Dame College in the second game on Monday (Feb. 28).
     Sophomore Lorelea Rice (Caledon East, Ontario/Mayfield Secondary) earned the win for SVSU against J&W, pitching four innings and striking our five batters. Freshman Holly Bruntjens (Gladstone, Mich.) pitched the fifth inning and struck out three batters in her collegiate debut.
     Rice led the Cardinals on offense, as well, going 2-for-4 with a double and two runs scored. Senior Emily Byram (Grand Rapids, Mich.) went 2-for-3 with two doubles and two runs scored to add to the attack.
     Freshman Lindsay Noren (South Lyon, Mich.) pitched the first six innings against NDC, allowing only one run and striking out four batters in her collegiate debut. Senior Karen Ray (Fenton, Mich./Lake Fenton) pitched the final inning, striking out one.
     The Cardinals did not produce any runs against NDC but Rice managed a 2-for-3 outting with a double and a base on balls. Sophomore Denise Betts (Harbor Springs, Mich.) went 1-for-3 for the Cardinals.
     SVSU's record is now 2-1 after two days of competition.

     

Contact: Ryan Thompson (989) 964-4053

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