Florida Atlantic University Athletics

Owls Lose Non-Conference Finale to UCF 2-1
4/17/2018 12:00:00 AM | Softball
ORLANDO, Fla. -A two-run sixth inning by UCF gave the Knights a 2-1 win over the Florida Atlantic University softball team on Wednesday night. The Owls are now 22-22 on the season.
Key Plays
Madisyn Palmer walked, stole second and eventually scored on a Mia Olson groundout to put FAU up 1-0 in the top of the first. The lead held up until the bottom of the sixth when UCF scored two runs on three hits. The Owls loaded the bases with one out in the top of the seventh, but the Knights turned a double play to end the game.
Notables
- Mia Olson had a hit and drove in the only FAU run.
- Tatum Buckley, Lauren Whitt and Alex Miller also had hits for the Owls.
Up Next
The Owls travel to Middle Tennessee for a three-game set against the Blue Raiders, beginning with a doubleheader on Saturday, April 21. First pitch is set for 3 p.m. Eastern. Live stats and video will be available at fausports.com. In-game updates can be found on the team's official Twitter page, @fauowlssoftball.
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: WORD, Cierra (0-0)
L: Olson, Mia (8-6)
S: WHITE, Alea (0)

Batting:
RBI: Olson, Mia 1
SH: Lochten, Emily 1 ; Duffner, Jolie 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Palmer, Madisyn 1
SB: Palmer, Madisyn 1
CS: Lochten, Emily 1 ; Buckley, Tatum 1

Batting:
2B: BREWER, Cassady 1
RBI: EMANUEL, Erin 1 ; BARLOW, Brooke 1
SF: BARLOW, Brooke 1
Base Running:
RUNS: ROTTON, Courtney 1 ; ESPARZA, Jazmine 1
SB: EMANUEL, Erin 1
CS: SCHAPPACHER, Denali 1