Amanda Smith

DAHLONEGA, Ga. - Amanda Smith hurled a four-hit shutout as Northern Kentucky University defeated North
Georgia, 6-0, at the Fire Mountain Classic on Saturday.

Smith, a freshman from Canal Winchester, Ohio, struck out four batters and upped her record to 15-6 this spring. Ricki Rothbauer went 2-for-4 with two runs batted in, while Shatona Campbell was 2-for-3 with two runs scored.

NKU began Saturday by posting an 8-5 win over Valdosta State. Smith went 2-for-4 with two RBI, while teammate Cara Parker was 3-for-4 with two RBI.

Rothbauer added two hits and scored twice, while Sarah King drove in two runs. Rachele Vogelpohl was 2-for-4 and scored a run.

The Norse took an 8-1 lead into the seventh inning, but Valdosta State scored four times to make it a game. Smith relieved starter Candace White in the seventh and notched the save by getting the final two outs.

NKU finished 3-1 at the Fire Mountain Classic and is 28-14 overall. The Norse will play host to Wayne (Mich.) State at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Frank Ignatius Grein Softball Field.

GAME 1 BOX SCORE

GAME 2 BOX SCORE