DOYLESTOWN, Pa. - The Arcadia University softball shutout its Middle Atlantic Conference Freedom (MAC Freedom) doubleheader at Delaware Valley University on Thursday, taking game one 4-0 before securing game two 2-0. With the wins, the Knights sit in position for the final spot in the upcoming conference tournament, awaiting remaining conference action.
HOW IT HAPPENED
GAME ONE: ARCADIA 4, DELAWARE VALLEY 0
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Megan Sooy opened the scoring with a solo home run in the top of the first.
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Megan Klose increased the advantage to 3-0 with a two-run homer in the third scoring Sooy.
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Juliana Presto finished the scoring with a single to center in the fifth bringing home Sooy.
-Presto was dominant in the circle, allowing just a single hit with one walk and 13 strikeouts in her complete game.
KNIGHT LEADERS
Hits: Sooy (3) /
Allison LaRochelle (2) / Klose (2) /
Molly Delio (2)Â
Runs: Sooy (3) / Klose (1)
RBI: Klose (2) / Sooy (1) / Presto (1)
GAME TWO: ARCADIA 2, DELAWARE VALLEY 0
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Nathalia DiIanni scored on an error in the top of the first giving the Knights a 1-0 lead.
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Haley Buckley gave Arcadia a cushion with her RBI single to right in the fourth bringing in
Taylor Sommer.
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Paige Nolan matched her career high with 11 strikeouts across seven innings, allowing three hits with one walk.
KNIGHT LEADERS
Hits: Sommer (2) / Sooy (1) /
Xanthe Jamanis (1) / Buckley (1)
Runs: Sommer (1) / DiIanni (1)
RBI: Buckley (1)
Walks: DiIanni (2)
UP NEXT
The Knights (19-19, 8-8 MAC Freedom) await the conclusion of conference play, looking to secure a spot in the MAC Freedom Tournament beginning May 4th hosted by Delaware Valley.