Softball Takes 2 on Day 2 of the 2018 Season

Friday, February 9

Boca Raton, Fla.

6:00 PM

Florida Atlantic

2-1

Michigan State

0-2

Michigan State

Florida Atlantic

2/10/2018 12:00:00 AM | Softball

Box Score 1 Box Score 2

Feb. 10, 2018

MSU-FAU Final Stats
BCU-FAU Final Stats

BOCA RATON, Fla. - By Kristen Grau
The Florida Atlantic University softball team earned its second and third wins of the year Friday night with a 3-0 shutout against Michigan State and an 8-5 extra inning win against Bethune-Cookman. FAU's record is now 3-1.

The games were part of the First Pitch Classic tournament featuring Boston University, Bethune-Cookman, Duke, Michigan State, Northern Illinois, and Ohio State.

Coaches Quote
Head Coach Joan Joyce
"Tatum is Tatum," Joyce said. "She gives 110% in every game she playsâ€¦ Tatum did her job, we didn't do our job behind her (when she came in relief).

Game 1 Highlights

Tatum Buckley was 1-for-2 with an RBI and threw her first shutout of the year to earn the win
Madisyn Palmer was 1-for-4, including a double, and scored two runs
Emily Lochten was 1-for-3 at the plate with a run scored

Key Plays
Buckley helped herself by driving in Jolie Duffner with a single to right scoring the game's first run. In a hot sixth inning, Amanda Peck reached on a bunt single, then advanced to second on Lochten's single up the middle. Palmer then reached base on a fielder's choice and later crossed the plate, right behind Lochten, courtesy of a Michigan State error for the Owls' final two runs.

Game 2 Highlights

Lochten was 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI
Buckley was 4-for-5 and earned the win after knocking in three RBI and pitching the final three innings
Kara Lokeinsky made her first collegiate appearance, earning three strikeouts with no walks â€¯

Key Plays
Lochten scored early on a single from Buckley that gave the Owls the lead in the first inning. Kaitlyn Burke laid down a sac bunt later in the inning to bring in Palmer. Buckley knocked a single by the pitcher to bring in Palmer in the third. Lochten sent her second home run of the year over deep center field in the fifth, giving the Owls their fourth run. In the ninth, Lochten lifted a double to right field, bringing home Caitlin Hogue, followed by another double from Buckley to plate Palmer for the Owls' final run.

Up Next
The Owls' next game of the Classic is scheduled for 6 p.m. on Saturday against Ohio State. The Tournament games pick up again at 9 a.m. on Saturday and will run throughout Saturday and Sunday. For tickets call 1-866-FAU-Owls. FAU softball can be followed via Twitter @fauowlssoftball or on the web at www.fausports.com.