Troy University Athletics
Lady Trojans defeat Southern in Lion Classic
2/11/2005 12:00:00 AM | Softball
HAMMOND, La. - The Troy University Lady Trojans defeated the Lady Jaguars of Southern University in softball action Friday at the Lion Classic at North Oak Park. Troy, led by pitchers Laine Harcourt and Kacie Flinn, took the game 2-1.
Head Coach Melanie Davis was pleased with the win, but is still concerned with the lack of production from the offense.
I'm glad our kids found a way to win today,” said Davis. Offensively I'm a little disappointed because we should be a much better hitting team.”
Senior Catcher Tamra Howren drove in the first run of the game when she singled in Jenny Boyd in the bottom of the first. Junior Paige foster dropped a single to centerfield to score Sophomore Tara Blackwell in the bottom of the second. After two innings the Lady Trojans held a 2-0 lead over the Lady Jaguars.
Junior Laine Harcourt took a no-hitter into the fourth until Southern's Candice Stevens singled to the shortstop. Stevens eventually scored on a double to centerfield by third baseman Jayme Roberts. Southern then loaded the bases in the top of the fourth but the threat was ended when Sophomore Laine Harcourt struck out Southern's Natasha Jackson. After four innings the Lady Trojans held a 2-1 lead.
Senior pitcher Kacie Flinn took over for Harcourt in the top of the sixth inning. Harcourt picked up the win finishing the day with six strikeouts in five innings of work giving up only one run on three hits and one walk. Flinn picked up the save striking out three batters in two innings of work.
They Lady Trojans improve their record to 2-0 and will face the Lady Techsters of Louisiana Tech at 5:30 p.m. later this afternoon.
