History Links CHATTANOOGA – In the first round of the NCAA Division II Softball Championship at Frost Stadium in Warner Park, the University of North Georgia Softball Team No. East Stroudsburg series (43-18) 6-2, taking advantage and putting pressure on the Warrior’s defense.
The Nighthawks (60-6) were trailed at the plate by NFCA All-American Sophie Mooney, with Mooney taking two of the biggest swings of the night, going two on two hits in the fourth and sixth innings.
It was “Denton Day” in Chattanooga, and Tybee Denton delivered again, striking out 15 of ESU’s last 17 batters, earning his 20th win of the season, allowing two runs on three hits.
The top two hitters on the roster for UNG were crucial to the win, with Jolie Lester recording two hits in four at bat, scoring once and driving in a single run, while Madi Perry was patient in the second. place of order, walking twice. and score both times.
Head Coach Mike Davenport
First, we are very excited and grateful to the City of Chattanooga/Chattanooga Sports and Lee University for the first-class experience they provide to these student-athletes, coaches and fans in Chattanooga.
The first game is always tough in tournaments like this, you are playing against one of the top eight teams in the country and there will be nerves playing on this stage. Tybee (Denton) did an amazing job setting up and scattering three hits against a very talented team. Offensively, Sophie (Mooney) really outdid herself for us today, as well as her teammates.
We’ve had some very competitive bats, and it’s not always the prettiest, but sometimes if you can get the ball in play you can make things happen.
Following
The Nighthawks will face second-seeded Central Oklahoma (53-7) in the second round of the winners’ group on Friday, May 26 at 2:30 p.m. UCO opened the game with a 5-1 win over seventh-seeded Nova Southeastern. series.
