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For immediate release – 3/2/2007 - #213
LC Softball Begins Virginia Wesleyan Tournament
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA – The Lynchburg College softball team opened the Sixth Annual Atlantic vs. East Challenge Friday, defeating Rowan College 10-1 in six innings in the opener. The two-day event is hosted by Virginia Wesleyan College.
Senior Ali Manns (Weaverville, NC/North Buncombe) earned the win on the mound, allowing three hits in six innings. Caroline Cubbage (Bridgewater, VA/Turner Ashby) was 2-3 with three runs scored and Elizabeth Perkins (Kents Store, VA/Fluvanna County) was also 2-3 with a double and two RBI. Tara Campbell (Leesburg, VA/Loudoun County) smacked a two-run home run.
Wilkes University (PA) defeated LC 3-1 in the second game. Cubbage and Amber James (Manahawkin, NJ/South Regional) each doubled. The Hornets (5-1) are slated to play two more games on Saturday.
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