FAU Drops DH to JU

Thursday, April 29

Jacksonville, Fla.

2 PM

Florida Atlantic

12-30

Jacksonville

24-16

Florida Atlantic

Jacksonville

4/29/2021 8:49:00 PM | Softball

Box Score 1 Box Score 2

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Playing its second doubleheader in as many days, the Florida Atlantic University softball team dropped both games to host Jacksonville University on Thursday. The Owls (12-31) fell 2-0 in game one and 8-0 in game two.

How it Happened

Game 1
Donnie Gobourne started the game for FAU and while JU (24-16) threatened in both the first and second innings, it was two runs, both earned, in the third that decided the game. Gobourne was replaced by Abigail Morgan, who pitched the final three scoreless innings, scattered two hits and struck out one. The Owls would threaten as well but were held scoreless and tallied just three hits.

Game 2
Morgan started the second game and worked three innings for the Owls. She surrendered a solo homer to center and a two-out, two-run double down the rightfield line, which tagged the hurler with three runs, all earned. She gave way to Kara Lokeinsky who tossed the final two innings. Lokeinsky gave up seven hits, five runs, four of which were earned. The Owls would threaten, but the elusive key hit, with runners on, never came.

Joyce's Take

"If I was looking for a positive about today's game, it would be the valuable experience that the young kids gained," said Joan Joyce, FAU's head coach. "Both yesterday and today we played all of the younger players and they responded well."

Statistically

Game 1

Two players, Kaitlyn Burke and Myah Murray, were 1-for-2
Maya Amm recorded the Owls' other hit and was 1-for-3 in the game
Gobourne tossed three innings, allowed three hits and gave up two earned runs, and struck out one while walking three
Morgan threw three innings, gave up two hits and struck out one

Game 2

Breanna Robine led the Owls with a 2-for-3 plate performance
Sara Berthiaume and Lynn Gardner accounted for FAU's remaining two hits and both were 1-for-3
Morgan threw three innings, gave up three earned runs and three hits. She walked three and struck out one
Lokeinski tossed the final two innings, gave up seven hits and five runs, including four earned. She did not award a free pass and had one strikeout

What's Next

FAU will be off this weekend and will travel to WKU for a four-game series May 7-9. To follow the team socially, visit @fausoftball or for the most up-to-date information go to www.fausports.com.