Crusader softball finishes season ranked ninth in national poll
Posted by The Skyliner on April 29th, 2009
Cory Guinn
Staff Writer
(Photo by Cory Guinn)
The North Greenville softball team looked to end their season on a high note when they played a doubleheader against Spartanburg Methodist College on April 22. The Crusaders split the two games with the Pioneers, winning the first game 2-1 and losing the second 9-1.
In game one, the pitchers for both teams were in total control. Crusader pitcher Taylor Roof, freshman health and wellness, pitched a complete game allowing only one run on seven hits leading NGU to the victory. On offense, Bridgett Watson, senior business, smashed a solo home run in the fifth inning to put the game away. Watson finished the game 2-for-3 with one RBI and one run scored.
“It was a good day for us to play softball,” head coach Jan McDonald said. “It was a great day for our seniors. Bridgett Watson hit a home run to win the first game and we were able to get everyone in to play, so it was a good day all around.”
Lindsey Eargle, senior sport management, led NGU going 2-for-3 from the plate. Allison Bailey, junior undecided, went 1-for-3 with one RBI and Watson finished the game 1-for-3.
“We are looking forward to working hard as a team and individually in the offseason to get ready for next year,” McDonald said.
The Crusaders ended the season with a 19-19 record and ranked ninth in the final NCCAA national poll. After losing only three seniors this season, the softball team will be much more experienced heading into next year.