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Thursday, May 9, 2002
FIU takes Sun Belt
Tourney opener, 5-1, over Western Kentucky
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game two of the 2002 Sun Belt Conference Softball Tournament,
No. 3 Florida International defeated No. 2 Western Kentucky 5-1
at University Park.
The Golden Panthers will advance to the second round to face
Louisiana-Lafayette-Middle Tennessee winner tomorrow at 1:30
p.m.
With the win, FIU improves to 39-32 on the year, while WKU
falls to 37-22. The Hilltoppers will play an elimination game
tomorrow at 11 a.m. (ET) against New Mexico State.
Vanessa Preston threw a complete game for her 14th
win of the season for the Golden Panthers. FIU shortstop Stephanie
Wolter went three-for-four, including a three-run double
she turned into a home run after WKU's Jessie Richardson
tripped in the outfield.
"Preston threw an outstanding game for us," said
FIU head coach Kim Gwydir. "We're happy to win the
first game, with Wolter having a terrific game at the plate."
FL International 5, Western Kentucky 1
(May 09, 2002 at Miami, FL)
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FL International.... 500 000 0 - 5 10 0 (39-32)
Western Kentucky.... 000 000 1 - 1 3 4 (37-22)
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Pitchers: FL International - PRESTON.
Western Kentucky - Silver; Castillo(5).
Win-PRESTON(14-10) Loss-Silver(17-10) T-1:58 A-153
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