Saturday, March 22, 2003

Two wins at Rebel Classic push FIU over .500 mark

inning for the 15th time in the last 20 games, the FIU softball team (20-19) reached the .500 mark for the first time this season with a pair of wins Saturday at the Rebel Classic in Orlando.

The Golden Panthers collected 26 hits on the day with a 6-1 victory over Colgate and a 9-3 win over Towson.

Against Colgate, FIU pitchers Kendra Laminack (5-7) and Nicole Barrett combined on a two hitter, while their teammates banged out 14 hits. Nicole Dubovik and Jennifer Owens had three hits apiece while Stephanie Wolter had two safeties, including a triple, and Lindsay Tippings drove in a run on two hits.

In the nightcap versus Towson, Meagan Dontrich went 3-for-3, with a double and two RBI, in pacing the 12-hit attack. Kristen Perry had a pair of doubles and an RBI and Tippings drove in three runs with a triple.

Amanda Nealer (12-6) picked up the pitching win going the first 4.2 innings and Barrett earned her sixth save of the year.

The Golden Panthers continue play at the Rebel Classic Sunday with morning contests against San Jose State and Wright State.