The Fairleigh Dickinson University softball team concluded play at the Rebel Spring Games in Kissimmee, FL on Saturday, March 19 with a win over Bucknell and a loss to Siena. The Knights move to 12-7 on the season after going 7-5 during the week.
The Knights took on the 2010 Patriot League Champions, Bucknell in the morning slot. Kirsten Shreve (Kent, WA/Kentwood) pitched a complete game for the Knights, allowing the Bison just five hits and one run. After five scoreless innings for both teams, Caitlin Bradac (Garden Grove, CA/Garden Grove) picked up two runs batted in on a single to center field in the sixth inning. The Knights took the win, 2-1.
In the afternoon game FDU took on Siena. The Knights and the Saints battled hard for the win but FDU was not able to produce strong offensive options. FDU fell, 3-2 in eight innings.
Maire Shaughnessy (Culpeper, Va./Highland) pitched for the Knights in their final game in Kissimmee. In eight innings she allowed just three runs.
The Knights return Hackensack where they will host three double-headers before hitting the road again. On Saturday, March 10 they will battle Siena in a double-header rematch of the loss on the 19th. On Sunday, March 27 FDU will begin Northeast Conference play against Robert Morris.
