FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA —The Nova Southeastern Softball team closed out the regular season on a seven-game winning streak after completing a series sweep over the Lynn Fighting Knights on Saturday afternoon at the NSU Softball Stadium.
Prior to today’s doubleheader NSU athletics honored seven seniors, Erin McGlothlin, Brenna Lokeinsky, Tori Copeland, Alisha Lanyon, Cassidy Duskin, Lauren Margolis, and Lydia Drake.
(GAME ONE)
Score: No. 19 Nova Southeastern 2 (W: C. Duskin, 11-8) | Lynn 0 (L: G. Lindsey, 6-11)
Records: No. 19 Nova Southeastern (37-14, 20-9 SSC) | Lynn (21-28, 7-22 SSC)
Location: Fort Lauderdale, Fla. | NSU Softball Stadium
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BOT 2nd – With the bases loaded, Brianna Matthews was walked, bringing home the game’s first run. Shortly after, a sacrifice fly by Cassidy Duskin extended NSU’s lead to 2-0.
Stellar pitching by Duskin kept the Fighting Knights at bay as she completed the complete game shutout victory for NSU.
Cassidy Duskin – 0 runs allowed
(GAME TWO)
Score: No. 19 Nova Southeastern 9 (W: G. Wallace, 21-3) | Lynn 4 (L: M. Prickett, 12-17)
Records: No. 19 Nova Southeastern (38-14, 21-9 SSC) | Lynn (21-29, 7-23 SSC)
Location: Fort Lauderdale, Fla. | NSU Softball Stadium
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TOP 1st – The Fighting Knights got off to a hot start, taking an early 2-0 lead.
BOT 1st – RBIs by Brenna Lokeinsky, Tori Copeland, and Lauren Margolis pushed the Sharks ahead, giving them a 3-2 advantage.
TOP 2nd – Lokeinsky continued to impress as she batted in two runs, extending the Sharks’ lead to three runs.
BOT 3rd – Lynn answered with two runs, cutting their deficit to 5-4.
TOP 4th – Cassidy Patterson showcased her speed, stealing home and tacking the Sharks’ sixth run of the game on the board.
BOT 5th – A fielder’s choice allowed Margolis to score, bringing the score to 7-4.
BOT 6th – NSU wasn’t finished yet, scoring two more runs off an RBI single by Abbey Moore, ultimately securing the 9-4 win over the Lynn Fighting Knights.
Brenna Lokeinsky – 2/3, 3 RBIs
Abbey Moore – 2 RBIs
The Sharks will await the NCAA Tournament Selection Show on Monday, May 5 at 10:00 am.
