FGCU Softball vs. JU Recap: Final Game

Bouncing from fifth to fourth place in the conference standings, the FGCU softball team (32-14, 7-5 A-SUN) swept the series against Jacksonville (23-24, 4-7 A-SUN). The Eagles would win the final game by a score of 8-1. With the win, the Eagles are not only 24-5 against the Dolphins, but have also claimed their first sweep in conference play this season.

Head coach Dave Deiros sent sophomore Morgan White to the mound to pitch against sophomore Alyssa Bilodeau.

The Dolphins would shake up White in the bottom of the first after an RBI single from Ragan, but it would be the only run and hit that the Dolphins would get.

The Eagles would soon tie the game at the top of the second. After a lead-off double from Callaghan before senior Emily Demurius came in to pinch run and advanced to third on a ground out from fellow senior Bri Innamorato, Morrell would send Demurius home on a sacrifice bunt.

The Eagles would then take the lead at the top of the third. After a one-out double from Fournet, McGuire would send Fournet home on a fielding error to give the Eagles the lead. After freshman Ahnie Jumper came into pinch run for McGuire, sophomore Seana Mora would come in to pitch for Bilodeau.

After Clemens reached first on a fielder’s choice, Callaghan would hit an infield single before Innamorato drew a walk to load the bases for senior Lulu Newmark. The Pembrook Pines native would clear the bases with a triple, sending Clemens, Callaghan and Innamorato home.

The Eagles continued added another run in the fifth inning. After a two-out double from Callaghan, Innamorato would hit an RBI double, bringing in Callaghan.

The Eagles would add two more final runs in the seventh inning. After McGuire and Innamorato drew walks, Morrell would hit a two RBI double before being called attempting to get a triple.

White would get her eighth win after throwing a one hit complete game, giving up one unearned run while striking out nine batters.

"A masterful outing from Morgan set the tone for the day," said Deiros. "Once we tied the game in the second, we knew we were in good shape. Big two-out RBI extra-base hits from LuLu and Haley put the game away. Always tough to win on the road, especially in the A-SUN, so great job by our team."

Bilodeau earned her 10th loss of the season after throwing 2.1 innings, giving up three runs (two earned) on four hits.

Callaghan and Kelly were the only Eagles in the game that had more than one hit. Callaghan finished 3-for-4 with two doubles and two runs score while Kelly was 2-for-3.

Fournet, McGuire, Innamorato, Morrell and Newmark had one hit each.

The Eagles will return to action to face Lipscomb for their last away conference series.