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Nova Southeastern NSUS 25-17, 14-8 SSC
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Winner Florida Tech FT 31-10, 15-7 SSC
Nova Southeastern NSUS
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Florida Tech FT
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Nova Southeastern NSUS 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 4 2
Florida Tech FT 0 1 1 3 1 1 X 7 10 1

W: M. Murphy (17-5) L: Schmoll, Miriam (13-6) S: J. Lawlis (1)

Game Recap: Softball |

Florida Tech Tops Softball in Series Opener

The Sharks were limited to four hits, unable to convert with RISP

MELBOURNE, Fla. – The Nova Southeastern softball team (25-17, 14-8 SSC) was limited offensively while falling to Florida Tech (31-10, 15-7 SSC) on the road, dropping the opener of the three game Sunshine State Conference series.
 
INSIDE THE MATCHUP:
FINAL: Florida Tech Panthers 7 (W: M. Murphy, 17-5), Nova Southeastern Sharks 1 (L: M. Schmoll, 13-6)
RECORDS: Florida Tech (31-10, 15-7 SSC), Nova Southeastern (25-17, 14-8 SSC)
LOCATION: Nancy Bottge Field | Melbourne, Fla.
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HOW IT HAPPENED:
 
BOTTOM 2ND | The Panthers took an early 1-0 lead over the Sharks Tina Velazquez lifted a leadoff home run to right center on a 1-1 count
 
BOTTOM 3RD | The Panthers expanded their lead after a throwing error moved a pair of runners up into scoring position. Florida Tech moved ahead 2-0 as Xiarysse Emerenciana brought home Mikayla Wessel on an RBI groundout. Starter Miriam Schmoll limited the threat, striking out the final batter to strand three Florida Tech runners.
 
BOTTOM 4TH | Florida Tech grew its lead to 5-0 after Rachel Kraak scored on an error and X. Emerenciana added two more on a double to left center.
 
BOTTOM 5TH | A delayed double steal got Shanysse Emerenciana across the plate to make it a fourth consecutive FIT scoring inning.
 
TOP 7TH | The Sharks broke the shutout in the final frame, setting the table with a Sydney Lageyre leadoff single, followed by a Kayla Kight walk. The Sharks cashed in the opportunity as Suka Van Gurp reached base on an error and Lageyre crossed home from second on the play.
 
INSIDE THE STATS:
  • The Sharks were held to four hits in the opener, with a 2-for-2 Van Gurp accounting for half of the offensive effort.
  • Schmoll went 1-for-2 and Lageyre went 1-for-3 while scoring the Sharks' run.
  • Building the advantage, the Panthers scored in five consecutive innings, but fourth (3 runs) was by far the most consequential.
  • The Sharks were 0-for-10 in opportunities with runners in scoring position.
  • Despite the loss, the Sharks have won six conference series on the season and have the opportunity to go for seven on Saturday.
BEYOND THE BOXSCORE: 
UP NEXT

The two teams will conclude the three-game series with a doubleheader on Saturday afternoon and the first pitch scheduled for 12:00 p.m. at Nancy Bottge Field.
 
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