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Florida Atlantic Closes Paradise Classic with Pair of Wins
2/8/2026 7:09:00 PM | Softball
BOCA RATON, Fla. – Florida Atlantic's softball team concluded the 2026 Paradise Classic with victories over Delaware and Stonehill on Sunday afternoon.
The Owls (5-0) allowed no hits against the Skyhawks (0-5) in the 10-0 win in the early slot before taking a tightly contested 4-2 outing against the Blue Hens (1-4) to keep their undefeated start to the season alive.
GAME ONE
The Owls jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the bottom of the first sparked by a leadoff double from redshirt junior outfielder Kylie Hammonds who then scored off an error by the Skyhawks. Two batters later, senior third baseman Jesiana Mora launched her first home run of the year, a two-run shot to right field.
FAU's lead grew in the bottom of the third with redshirt senior shortstop McKenna Mulholland's homer, followed by a five-run fourth inning. Sophomore Lily Holtje brought home two runners on a sacrifice fly to build the 10-0 lead.
Making her first start with the Owls as a pitcher, senior Madison Inscoe retired 12 consecutive batters after an error on the opening plate appearance to record the win. Freshman Ashlynn Durkin made her collegiate debut in the top of the fifth to finish off the combined no-hitter.
GAME TWO
The Owls had to battle back from an early 2-0 deficit, but they quickly responded in the bottom of the first inning off a game tying two-run single by Holtje.
Junior Kiley Shelton began the bottom of the fourth with a double and senior Chloe Yeatts' sacrifice fly in the bottom of the fourth brought the go ahead run home. With two Blue Hen runners on base and one out in the top of the sixth, the reigning national saves leader Ainsley Lambert entered and struck one out and welcomed an inning ending throw from sophomore leftfielder Bella Foran for the catch and tag by FAU senior catcher Chloe Yeatts to end the threat in the top of the sixth.
Florida Atlantic plated one more run in the bottom of the frame via a sacrifice fly by Mulholland scoring freshman Lily Lowery. Lambert shut the door in the top of the seventh for the 4-2 final.
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GALLERYGallery: (2-8-2026) Owls vs Stonehill
UP NEXT
A major test awaits the Owls at the Shriners Children's Clearwater Invitational. First up is a meeting against the College World Series Runner-Up Texas Tech on Friday, Feb. 13 at 4 p.m., followed by Florida State at 7 p.m. Both games will air on ESPN+.
FOLLOW THE OWLS
For the Owls' complete schedule, click HERE. To follow the team socially, visit @fausoftball, or for the most up-to-date information, go to www.fausports.com.
The Owls (5-0) allowed no hits against the Skyhawks (0-5) in the 10-0 win in the early slot before taking a tightly contested 4-2 outing against the Blue Hens (1-4) to keep their undefeated start to the season alive.
GAME ONE
The Owls jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the bottom of the first sparked by a leadoff double from redshirt junior outfielder Kylie Hammonds who then scored off an error by the Skyhawks. Two batters later, senior third baseman Jesiana Mora launched her first home run of the year, a two-run shot to right field.
FAU's lead grew in the bottom of the third with redshirt senior shortstop McKenna Mulholland's homer, followed by a five-run fourth inning. Sophomore Lily Holtje brought home two runners on a sacrifice fly to build the 10-0 lead.
Making her first start with the Owls as a pitcher, senior Madison Inscoe retired 12 consecutive batters after an error on the opening plate appearance to record the win. Freshman Ashlynn Durkin made her collegiate debut in the top of the fifth to finish off the combined no-hitter.
GAME TWO
The Owls had to battle back from an early 2-0 deficit, but they quickly responded in the bottom of the first inning off a game tying two-run single by Holtje.
Junior Kiley Shelton began the bottom of the fourth with a double and senior Chloe Yeatts' sacrifice fly in the bottom of the fourth brought the go ahead run home. With two Blue Hen runners on base and one out in the top of the sixth, the reigning national saves leader Ainsley Lambert entered and struck one out and welcomed an inning ending throw from sophomore leftfielder Bella Foran for the catch and tag by FAU senior catcher Chloe Yeatts to end the threat in the top of the sixth.
Florida Atlantic plated one more run in the bottom of the frame via a sacrifice fly by Mulholland scoring freshman Lily Lowery. Lambert shut the door in the top of the seventh for the 4-2 final.
NOTES/NOTABLE
- The Owls have posted 5-0 starts in back-to-back seasons.
- Dating back to 2025, Hammonds has reached base in 31 straight games.
- Mora and Hammonds led the team with three hits on the day.
- Lowery recorded a hit in her first collegiate at-bat.
- Four of Holtje's hits across the weekend went for extra bases.
- Lee earned the first victory of her collegiate career. She has allowed just one run in 8.2 innings of work.
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Postgame with Coach Jordan#WIP🏝️ pic.twitter.com/FKwcFxD3u3
— Florida Atlantic Softball (@FAUSoftball) February 8, 2026
GALLERY
UP NEXT
A major test awaits the Owls at the Shriners Children's Clearwater Invitational. First up is a meeting against the College World Series Runner-Up Texas Tech on Friday, Feb. 13 at 4 p.m., followed by Florida State at 7 p.m. Both games will air on ESPN+.
FOLLOW THE OWLS
For the Owls' complete schedule, click HERE. To follow the team socially, visit @fausoftball, or for the most up-to-date information, go to www.fausports.com.
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