SOFTBALL TAKES LOSS TO BUCKEYES IN FIRST PITCH CLASSIC

Saturday, February 10

Boca Raton, Fla.

6:00 PM

Florida Atlantic

3-2

Ohio State

3-0

Ohio State

Florida Atlantic

2/10/2018 12:00:00 AM | Softball

Box Score

Feb. 10, 2018

Final Stats

BOCA RATON, Fla. - By Kristen Grau
The Florida Atlantic University Owls softball team couldn't keep up with Ohio State University's premiere pitcher and fell to the Buckeyes 10-1, Saturday night,, FAU moved to 3-2 on the season, all played in the First Pitch Classic.

The First Pitch Classic features Boston University, Bethune-Cookman, Michigan State, Northern Illinois, and Ohio State.

Coaches Quote
Head Coach Joan Joyce
"Mia threw the best game I've ever seen her throw," said Joyce. "Tomorrow, we go out and do what we do best. We have 52 more games to go."

Highlights

Alex Acevedo went 1-for-2 with a single, earning her first collegiate hit
Alex Miller reached base twice
Mia Olson picked up a loss, leveling her record to 1-1

Key Plays
Acevedo had a pitch hit single for the Owls in the fifth inning to breakup the no-no. She then scored on a Buckeye fielding error. Palmer and Olsen both earn singles in the sixth and seventh, respectively, but the Owls couldn't build on the momentum.

Up Next
The Owls will host Bethune-Cookman for their next and final game of the Classic at 3:45 p.m. on Sunday. Tournament games begin at 9 a.m. on Sunday and will run through the evening. For tickets call 1-866-FAU-Owls. FAU softball can be followed via Twitter @fauowlssoftball or on the web at www.fausports.com.