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By Mike Anderson, NKU Sports Information DAHLONEGA, Ga. - The Northern Kentucky University softball squad picked up its first win in the Ryan's Classic, defeating King (Tenn.), 7-1, before falling to host North Georgia, 7-4. Cara Parker and Becky Napier each had 3-for-4 performances at the plate in day two's opening game. Amanda Smith and Krista Smith each picked up doubles in the seventh inning as NKU pulled away. Freshman pitcher Karen Simmons (2-1) pitch six strong innings, allowing just one run on seven hits and picking up three strikeouts. Candace White earned her second save of the season in an unusual way, entering a six-run game with the bases loaded before sending the Tornadoes down in order. NKU's second game started with promise as Rose Broderick hit her sixth home run of the season, and her third to lead off a game, to put the Norse on the board against North Georgia. The teams went back and forth until the bottom of the fifth, when Brittany Cobb's eighth home run of the year capped a three-run inning for the Saints. Amanda Smith (8-9) gave up seven runs on eight hits in the loss, striking out five along the way. Andrea Moss (16-4) got the win in relief for North Georgia, pitching a scoreless 3 1/3 innings with three strikeouts. NKU moves to 19-15 overall and 1-3 in the Ryan's Classic. NKU returns to conference play next weekend as it travels to Southern Indiana and Southern Illinois at Edwardsville. |
