The Fairleigh Dickinson University softball team split games with Hartford and Rider on Friday, March 18 in Kissimmee, FL.  The Knights extend their season record to 11-6.

Maire Shaughnessy (Culpeper, Va./Highland) led the Knights on the mound with a three-hitter and complete game in the morning game.  The Knights were able to amass three runs to defeat the Hawks.  The win over Hartford counteracted a 8-4 loss to the Hawks on Tuesday, March 15.

The Knights faced in-state rival, Rider University in the afternoon slate.  The Knights had trouble recording hits and were unable to produce with runners in scoring position.  FDU fell to the Broncs, 7-1.

"We just didn't hit the ball well," said Head Coach Dale Martin.  "We made some mistakes and that hurt us this afternoon."

The Knights conclude play at the Rebel Spring Games on Saturday, March 19 with morning games against Bucknell and Siena.