Owls Sweep Strike Out Cancer Tournament

Sunday, February 19

Boca Raton, Fla.

1:30 PM

Florida Atlantic

8-2

Savannah State

0-12

Savannah State

Florida Atlantic

2/19/2017 12:00:00 AM | Softball

Box Score

Feb. 19, 2017

Box Score

BOCA RATON, Fla. - Florida Atlantic University's softball team picked its sixth-consecutive victory to move to 9-2 on the year, with a 7-1 victory over Savannah State in the final game of the Strike Out Cancer Tournament on Sunday.

Coaches Quote
Head Coach Joan Joyce
"Our team did a pretty good job today overall. We hit the ball well, had two home-runs on the day including some quality base hits."

On her overall thoughts about the weekend.
"I thought we did very well over the weekend. I think they seemed focused and we had the opportunity to get some other players in the game. I'm looking forward to continuing the success next weekend."

Game Highlights

* Delaney Rickey went 2-for-3
* Emily Lochten drove in four RBI, including a home run
* Tatum Buckley and Rickey had two RBIs
* Kaitlyn Burke had a home run

Key Plays
To start the game Lochten got on base due to a walk, stole second, advanced to third on a wild pitch, then scored from a sacrifice fly to center field from Rickey. In the third inning, Burke had a two-run homer, and in the sixth inning Lochten added another homer for the final run of the game.

Up Next
The Owls will be back in action on Friday, Feb. 24 in the FAU Tournament, featuring: FAU, Arkansas, Florida A&M, Kentucky, and Memphis. For tickets call 1-866-FAUOwls. You can also follow the team via fausports.com for an audio option or live scoring.