The ±¬×ß³Ô¹Ï College softball team couldn't overcome sloppy defense and fell in both halves of their season opening doubleheader in Myrtle Beach, SC. The Lady Pioneers fell 11-0 to Mohawk Valley CC in the opener and then fell 8-4 to Northampton (PA) CC.
Katherine McCarthy (Orchard Park) was 2 for 2 vs. Mohawk Valley while Bridgett Bachert (Horseheads) and Teresa Walker (Jamestown) each finished 1 for 2.
In the nightcap vs. Northampton, Lisa Simpson (Campbell Savona) was 2 for 2 to pace the offense while McCarthy collected two more hits in four at bats. Walker was robbed of a two-run homer for the final out of the game.
Becky Simpson (Campbell Savona) tossed a complete game and eight allowed five hits, three earned runs, and struck out eight batters.
The Lady Pioneers continue playing at the Snowbird Softball Tournament on Tuesday with a 9:30 a.m. contest vs. Rochester (MN) CTC and an 11:30 a.m. battle with Southwestern (IA) CC.