University can finally bid farewell to their 15-game losing streak dating back to last season thanks to their game on Friday. Everything went their way against the Jones Fightin' Tigers as the University Cougars made off with a 32-25 victory. University's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For Jones' part, Carinna Nelson and Janiya Gordon did some serious damage despite the final result: Nelson scored six runs and stole six bases while getting on base in all seven of her plate appearances, while Gordon got on base in all six of her plate appearances with six stolen bases, four RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Ma'Zara Thomas, who scored three runs and stole five bases while getting on base in four of her six plate appearances.
University made their fans wait, but they earned their first win of the season to make their record 1-13. As for Jones, their defeat was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 2-10.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. University will take on Winter Park at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Jones, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Lake Nona at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Lake Nona is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.8 runs per game this season.
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