ORLANDO, Fla – Seattle U softball (3-2) capped off the opening weekend of play on Sunday morning, shutting out UConn, 5-0, for their second win over the Huskies this weekend. Nicola Simpson grabbed her first win in the circle as a member of Seattle U, throwing a complete game shutout with six total strikeouts. The contest was a part of the Black & Gold Classic, hosted by UCF, at UCF Softball Complex in Orlando, Florida.
Seattle U got the scoring started in the third inning, putting up three runs overall. Lily Garcia and Sydney Frankenberger knocked back-to-back singles on the right side of the field before Taylor Fitch brought Garcia home on an RBI double down the left field line.
Simpson came up clutch at the plate as well, smacking a single to the second baseman to bring Frankenberger and Fitch across to score.
Jasmine Wehn added some insurance in the sixth inning, entering the contest as a pinch hitter and sending the ball over the right field fence for a two-run, home run.
Simpson's impressive stat line included retiring the first six of seven Huskies, before stranding a runner on third in third inning. The Seattle native sent the Huskies down in order in the fourth and fifth inning and concluded the game by inducing a double play to shortstop.
NOTABLE STATS FROM THE WEEKEND
- Mikee Morris led the team in average (.417), recording five total hits of which one was a triple. The freshman was also a vital part of the defense, leading the team in assists with 18.
- Sydney Frankenberger led the team in hits (seven) with an average of .412. She also led the team in RBIs with four.
SCORING SUMMARY
- Third Inning: Taylor Fitch doubled down the left field line for the opening score. Nicola Simpson singled to second base, driving in two runs.
- Sixth Inning: Jasmine Wehn hit a two-run, home run to right field.
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