CHATTANOOGA, TENN. - The UNC Greensboro (UNCG) softball team held on for its 11th shutout of the season behind a 1-0 defensive battle over fourth-seeded Western Carolina on Thursday afternoon at Frost Stadium during the 2023 Southern Conference (SoCon) Tournament.
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The Spartans'
Maddie Spell struck out five batters and retired 14-straight during the game for her 11th victory of the season.
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UNCG is now 35-20 overall, while Western Carolina is 21-25.
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HOW IT HAPPENED
The Catamounts had one hit the top of the first, as the Spartans loaded the bases in the bottom of the frame and left the inning scoreless.
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In the circle,
Maddie Spell struck out five batters between the first and the fifth innings, keeping Western Carolina scoreless.
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After a leadoff double to center field in the bottom of the sixth from
Jessie Shipley, she advanced to third on a ground out from
Maycin Brown. With runners on first and third after a walk,
Meredith Harwood pinch hit and grounded out to third to score Shipley for a 1-0 lead.
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Spell retired 14-straight batters from the third to the seventh closing out the game for the win.
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NOTES:
PITCHING RECORDS
Maddie Spell: W, 11-5
Taylor Norton: L, 2-6
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ON DECK
UNCG awaits its next opponent in the 2023 SoCon Tournament, as the Spartans will battle the winner of the No. 2 Samford/No. 6 Chattanooga game.
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The Spartans will play at 10:00 a.m. tomorrow, Friday, May 12 at Frost Stadium.
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Gallery: (5-11-2023) SB vs. WCU (SoCon Tournament: 5.11.23)
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