Florida Atlantic Takes Game One Against UTSA

Friday, April 19

Boca Raton, Fla.

6 p.m.

Florida Atlantic

34-12, 14-5

UTSA

12-35, 3-16

UTSA

Florida Atlantic

Photo by: Keira Arimenta

4/19/2024 10:15:00 PM | Softball

Box Score

BOCA RATON, Fla.– The Florida Atlantic softball team (34-12, 14-5 AAC) won game one of the three-game series against the 'Runners in a 6-1 victory on Friday evening.

With the win, the Owls improve their record to 33-10 and 13-4 in the American Athletic Conference. After the afternoon game, Florida Atlantic remains first in the AAC standings.

THE GAME

The Owls took the lead early in the game by scoring two runs in the first inning with a two-RBI single by Kamryn Jackson. UTSA answered back with a run to get them on the board. Sophomore Kylie Hammonds went in for Cammeo Presutti and recorded an RBI single that scored Megan Moll. Behind Hammonds was Presley Leebrick, Leebrick hit a two-run homer to right field on a 3-2 count to extend the lead and the Owls are up 5-1 in the fourth.

ICYMI: P. Leebrick hits a two-run homer to extend the lead 💣↗️🏝️#WinningInParadise pic.twitter.com/ESpacj6mV3
— Florida Atlantic Softball (@FAUSoftball) April 19, 2024

In the fifth inning, catcher Kate de Leon hit a sacrifice bunt to score Jesiana Mora to improve the score to 6-1.

Junior Gabby Sacco started in the circle for Florida Atlantic. Sacco picked up another win and improved her record to 10-3 on the season. She threw another complete game, her fifth of the season.

STATS & NOTES

Outfielder Presley Leebrick hit her third homerun of the season
Jackson went 2-for-3 with two RBI
The Owls continue to lead the conference in on-base percentage (.408)
Mora went 2-for-2 on the night with a run and a walk
Sacco improves her record to 10-3
In conference play, Jackson leads the Owls with a .385 batting average
On the season, Jackson also leads the Owls in RBI
Leebrick leads the conference in walks per game (0.77)
The Owls pitching staff registered six strikeouts

QUOTABLE

Postgame interview with Head Coach Jordan Clark #WinningInParadise pic.twitter.com/ZQmmXuinIZ
— Florida Atlantic Softball (@FAUSoftball) April 20, 2024

NEXT UP

The Owls will play game two of the series against UTSA on Saturday, Apr. 20. First pitch is set for 2 p.m. and will air on ESPN+.

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