THE RUNDOWN
Final Score: Saint Anselm 9, Gannon 4  |  Box Score
Records: Saint Anselm (7-2) | Gannon (6-5)
Location: National Training Center  |  Clermont, Fla.
The Short Story: The Gannon softball team ended its time at the National Training Center Saturday with a 9-4 loss to Saint Anselm. Senior Meghan Cunha (Geneva, Ohio / Edgewood) went an impressive 4-for-4 at the plate along with a run and an RBI. Among the Lady Knights' 11 total games during their trip south, the team posted a 5-1 mark against NCAA Atlantic Region opponents.
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Saint Anselm jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the bottom of the first with two runs coming off RBI-singles. The Hawks added a run to their total in the third on a Gannon throwing error for a 4-0 advantage.
- The Hawks pushed their lead to 7-0 in the bottom of the fourth on a three-run shot by Hannah Bryne to left center.
- The Lady Knights broke their scoring drought in the top of the sixth with three runs to cut into the Hawks' lead, 7-3. Redshirt senior Katie Dunn (Clarkston, Mich. / Troy) opened the Lady Knights' scoring with a two-RBI double to center field, driving in junior Alyssa Bates (Greensburg, Pa. / Hempfield) and Cunha. Later in the inning, freshman Casie Stark (Kirtland, Ohio / Kirtland) crossed home on a centerfield error.
- Saint Anselm answered with a pair of runs in the bottom half of the inning to push ahead 9-3. Cunha closed out the Lady Knights' scoring with an RBI-double up the middle as the Hawks captured the 9-4 victory.  
 
GAME NOTES
- Cunha went a perfect 4-for-4 with a run and an RBI.
- Freshman Jackie Martinez (Phoenix, Ariz. / Xavier College Prep) and Bates each went 2-for-4. Dunn collected a pair of RBI on a double in the sixth.
- Junior Alison Benz (Orchard Park, N.Y. / Mount Mercy Academy) (3-3) allowed seven earned runs off 15 hits. Benz also collected two strikeouts.
- Gannon recorded three errors with Saint Anselm tallying two.
- Offensively, the Hawks finished with a game-best 15 hits. The Lady Knights compiled nine hits.
- In the Lady Knights' 11 total games during their stay in the Sunshine State, the team managed to post a 5-1 record against fellow NCAA Atlantic Region opponents.
 
UP NEXT
Gannon returns to action at the Salem Invitational March 13-14, for a four-game set. The Lady Knights open their time at the invite against Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) opponent Kutztown March 13, at 3 p.m.