Softball Recap: University Cougars vs. Lake Nona Lions
University was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They wound up on the wrong side of a rough 18-1 walloping at the hands of the Lake Nona Lions. The result was an unpleasant reminder to University of the 18-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture on April 1st.
For Lake Nona's part, Sy'nai Ari Smith was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing three innings while giving up no earned run off two hits. Ari Smith was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Berit Acker, who scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances. Kennedy McQuillan was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
University's loss dropped their record down to 1-18. As for Lake Nona, they now have a winning record of 10-9.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. University will take on Seminole at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Seminole will roll in looking for their eighth straight victory, something University surely won't give up without a fight. As for Lake Nona, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Cypress Creek at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Lake Nona is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.4 runs per game this season.
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