CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — The Queens University of Charlotte softball team faced a tough 8-1 loss against Georgetown University on Saturday morning at Anderson Stadium in their first game in the Carolina Classic. 

GAME NOTABLES

• The Royals remained scoreless through the first four innings. Their sole run came in the top of the fifth inning when Caroline Johnson delivered a single to center field, allowing Lindsey DeRoeck to score.
• Georgetown took an early lead in the bottom of the first inning, scoring two runs — one on a passed ball and another from a solo home run by Emily Strittmatter. Strittmatter extended the Hoyas' lead with another solo homer in the third inning.
• The fifth inning proved challenging for the Royals, as Georgetown capitalized on a wild pitch and a throwing error to add three more runs to their tally. The Hoyas added in the sixth inning with a home run by Dani Koo and an RBI double from Abby Kozo.
• Jordan Dunn started in the circle for Queens, pitching four innings and grabbing four strikeouts, allowing three runs on six hits. Relievers Kenzie Forrester and Taylor Jones combined to finish the game and struck out three.
• Offensively, the Royals produced five hits, with Olivia Thornton leading the effort by going 2-for-3, including a double. 

UP NEXT
The Royals will look to bounce back as they continue in the Carolina Classic. The Royals will face Maryland on Sunday, Feb. 23 at 3:45 PM. 

SOCIAL MEDIA
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