INDIANA, Pa. – The Gannon softball team dropped both games of a PSAC doubleheader Sunday afternoon at Indiana (Pa.), falling 7–5 in game one and 9–3 in game two.
Gannon showed power early in game one, getting home runs from
Emily Spears (Pittsburgh, Pa./Shaler Area),
Bella Atherton (Kittanning, Pa./Armstrong), and
Alli Novick (Pinckney, Mich./Pinckney Community) to build a lead midway through the contest.
The Golden Knights carried a 5-3 advantage into the sixth inning before Indiana (Pa.) used a four-run frame to take control and secure the win.
In game two, Indiana (Pa.) used a five-run third inning to create separation. Gannon answered with three runs across the fourth and fifth innings, highlighted by an RBI double from
Ashley Fox (Cowansville, Pa./Karns City) and an RBI single from
Jenna Clontz (Kittanning, Pa./Armstrong), but could not complete the comeback.
THE GAME FACTS
Score: Indiana (Pa.) 7, Gannon 5 | Indiana (Pa.) 9, Gannon 3
Records: Gannon (9-9) | Indiana (Pa.) (14-14)
Location: Indiana, Pa.
Date: Sunday, March 29
THE KNIGHT CAP
- Game One Power: Emily Spears (Pittsburgh, Pa./Shaler Area) (1-for-4, HR, RBI), Bella Atherton (Kittanning, Pa./Armstrong) (HR, RBI), and Alli Novick (Pinckney, Mich./Pinckney Community) (1-for-4, HR, RBI) fueled the offense
- Game One Production: Gannon totaled six hits and five runs, with contributions from Spears, Novick, Atherton, and Mia Ryan (Zelienople, Pa./Seneca Valley)
- Game One Arm: Miranda Biles (Hartstown, Pa./Jamestown Area) struck out five over six innings
- Game Two Bats: Ashley Fox (Cowansville, Pa./Karns City) (1-for-3, RBI) and Jenna Clontz (Kittanning, Pa./Armstrong) (1-for-3, RBI) led Gannon's offense
- Game Two Production: Golden Knights scored three runs on three hits
- Game Two Arm: Jessica Westmiller (Buffalo, N.Y./Williamsville East) recorded five strikeouts in relief
Up Next
Gannon will face Pitt-Johnstown on Monday, March 30, with game times set for 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.
