When and Where: April 22, 2023 – Worcester, Mass. (Marois Field)
Game 1: Southern New Hampshire University 4, Assumption University 1
Game 2: Southern New Hampshire University 1, Assumption University 0
Records: SNHU 16-18 (9-9 NE10), Assumption 17-15 (9-9 NE10)
Junior
Bella Dickinson (Scarborough, Maine) homered in the third inning, and junior
Leine McKechnie (Passadumkeag, Maine) went the distance in SNHU's 1-0 win at Assumption Saturday, completing a doubleheader sweep. The Penmen won the opener 4-1.
TOP PERFORMERS
- Dickinson – HR, RBI
- McKechnie – 7.0 IP, 3 H, 0 ER
- Sophomore Gwyn Hammond (Los Angeles, Calif.) – 7.0 IP, 4 H, 1 ER
- Junior Ari Ferrier (Middleboro, Mass.) – 2-for-6, 2B, 2RBI
KEY MOMENTS -GAME 1
- The Penmen broke a 0-0 tie with four runs in the top of the fourth inning.
- Ferrier drove in a pair of runs with a double to make it 2-0.
- Sophomore Jordyn Resetar (Hanover, Pa.) had an RBI single.
- Junior Alyssa DiMauro (Chester, N.H.) also drove in a run with a fielders choice.
- Hammond had a shutout until the bottom of the sixth inning when Jordan Dwyer tripled and scored on a groundout.
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE – GAME 1
- The Penmen outhit the Greyhounds 6-4. SNHU also drew six walks.
- Junior Abby Hagerty (Marshfield, Mass.) had a pair of hits for the Penmen.
- Ferrier drove in two runs, giving her five RBI for the week, and 12 for the season.
- Hammond recorded her second consecutive complete game.
KEY MOMENTS -GAME 2
- Dickinson's home run with one out in the top of the third provided the game's only score.
- McKechnie went the distance, retiring the game's final seven hitters to earn the shutout.
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE – GAME 2
- Dickinson's home run was her third of the season, and 10th of her career.
- The shutout was the second of her career for McKechnie, who allowed three hits. She walked two and struck out five.
NOTES
- The wins extend the current streak to four games, matching the longest win streak of the season.
- SNHU has won three straight from the Greyhounds. Assumption leads the all-time series 42-36.
- SNHU and Assumption, both 9-9 in NE10 play, are in contention for an NE10 playoff berth.
WHAT'S NEXT
- SNHU will play a doubleheader at American International College on Monday starting at 2:30 p.m.
- The next home game is Friday, April 28 against Southern Connecticut State University. The doubleheader starts at 2:00 p.m.
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