Gabi Vasi
Bryce Dolak
3
Slippery Rock ROCK-S 21-24, 14-12 PSACW
5
Winner Gannon GAN-SB 24-11, 19-6 PSACW
Slippery Rock ROCK-S
21-24, 14-12 PSACW
3
Final
5
Gannon GAN-SB
24-11, 19-6 PSACW
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E
Slippery Rock ROCK-S 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 3 7 2
Gannon GAN-SB 1 0 1 0 0 3 X 5 9 0

W: Vasi, Gabi (6-5) L: K. Anderson (8-10)

Game Recap: Softball | | Taylor Brown, Assistant Director for Athletics for Media Relations

Vasi’s go-ahead RBI single propels Golden Knights to thrilling 5-3 win over slugging Slippery Rock squad

Golden Knights clinch PSAC Tournament Berth with win over Slippery Rock

Behind a three-run sixth inning, the Gannon softball team earned a come-from-behind 5-3 victory against Slippery Rock on Tuesday afternoon inside McConnell Family Stadium.
Game 2 was suspended, due to inclement weather, in the top of the third inning with The Rock leading, 3-2.

The Golden Knights (24-11 overall) improved to 19-6 in the PSAC West as they clinched a PSAC playoff berth for the 14th consecutive year. With six road games remaining on the schedule, Gannon currently sits in second place behind Seton Hill.

How it Happened
  • Gannon struck first in the bottom of the first inning off a Natalia Mallozzi (Woodbridge, Ontario/Father Bressani Catholic) RBI single through the left side to take an early, 1-0 lead.
  • An Abbey Girman (Bridgeville, Pa./South Fayette) hot shot to third base saw Gannon plate its second run in the third inning.
  • The fifth inning saw the Gannon lead disappear as the Rock were able to get its leadoff runner on base before a game-tying home run to left field made it 2-2.
  • Still in the fifth inning, the Rock capped off its third and final run off a double to left field to take the 3-2 lead.
  • Slippery Rock's lead didn't last long as the Golden Knights plated a trio of game-winning runs to secure the win.
  • A hit-by-pitch, single, and passed ball were followed up by a fielder's choice that tied the contest a three.
  • Back-to-back RBI singles from Gabi Vasi (Tonawanda, N.Y./Kenmore East) and Girman saw Gannon take a 5-3 advantage heading into the seventh.
  •  With two outs, the Rock looked to threaten with a double to left field, but the Slippery Rock two-out rally fell just short as the Golden Knights secured the home win.
Inside the Numbers
  • Gannon plated five runs on nine hits with no errors.
  • Gabi Vasi (Tonawanda, N.Y./Kenmore East) pitched the complete seven innings and struck out four to earn her sixth win of the season. At the plate, she tallied one hit and an RBI.
  • Alaina Whipkey (Wexford, Pa./North Allegheny) led the Gannon bats with a 3-for-4 performance at the plate. She also added two runs as well.
  • Natalia Mallozzi (Woodbridge, Ontario/Father Bressani Catholic) finished with one run, one hit, and an RBI, while Girman added a pair of hits and RBIs.
  • Ashley Fox (Cowansville, Pa./Karns City) added a hit and stolen base, while Bella Atherton (Kittanning, Pa./Armstrong) also stole a base to conclude the Golden Knights' offensive effort.
  • The Rock were led by Jeanna Sukey who had a home run and two RBI's.
Up Next
Gannon hits the road and travels to take on Erie County rival Edinboro on Thursday, April 25. First-pitch is slated for a 2 p.m. start at Edinboro softball field.
 
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