CLINTON, S.C. – App State softball split the first day of the Pinnacle PC Invitational, defeating IUPUI, 1-0, before falling to Seton Hall, 8-0.
Recapping Game 1
Delani Buckner pitched the sixth shutout of her career against IUPUI to start the day, allowing only three hits and no runs by the Jaguars. The App State defense did not allow a hit through the first eight outs of play.
After four scoreless innings, Kayt Houston singled to shortstop for her first hit of the day. With two outs, Kaley Coltrain doubled to left center, bringing in Houston for the only run of the contest by either team.
That play resulted in Houston's second run through three games and Coltrain's second RBI.
Buckner played all seven innings and struck out four batters. McKenzie McCullen held down first base, putting out eight runners.
Emily Parrott led the Black & Gold with two hits.
Recapping Game 2
The Mountaineers were not able to capitalize on their first game-success against Seton Hall, despite impressive defensive efforts in the opening innings and hits from Parrott, Sidney Martin and Abby Cunningham.
With the bases loaded and no outs during the bottom of the first, Sejal Neas, Kylie LaRousa and McCullen produced a double play, followed by a ground out to keep the Pirates at zero. In the second inning, App State didn't allow any Pirates to reach a base.
Seton Hall caught fire during the third, scoring four runs in back-to-back innings to finish the game in five.
Buckner and Neas each move to 1-1 to start the season.
UP NEXT
App State will be back in action tomorrow, rematching the Pirates at 12:15 p.m. before the Mountaineers face the hosting Blue Hose at 2:30 p.m.
