CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Despite a strong start and a hard-fought effort, the Queens University of Charlotte softball team fell just short against Boston University, 4-3, on Tuesday evening at The Stick. The Royals jumped ahead early but couldn't hold off the Terriers' late-game push.

ROYAL RUNDOWN

• After a pair of scoreless innings, Boston U opened the scoring in the top of the third. The Terriers pieced together back-to-back singles from Lyons and Coyle before Christopher grounded out, allowing the first run to cross the plate. Moments later, Coyle brought in another run on a fielder's choice to give Boston a 2-0 lead.
• The Royals responded with a big inning of their own in the bottom half. Kaylee DeJesus sparked the rally with a leadoff single, her second hit of the night. Freshman Taylor Jones followed with a deep RBI double to right-center, driving in DeJesus and cutting the deficit to 2-1.
• Queens kept the pressure on as Makala Strickland reached on a single, setting the table for Lindsey DeRoeck. With two on and one out, DeRoeck ripped a two-RBI double into right field, plating Jones and Strickland to give the Royals their first lead of the game at 3-2.
• After a quiet fourth inning, especially after Kaylee DeJesus turned an inning-ending double play on the Terriers, Boston regained momentum in the fifth. Deppiesse led off with a double, her second of the night, before Williams lined an RBI single to even the score at 3-3. The Terriers took the lead for good when Christopher lifted a sacrifice fly to bring Walsh home, pushing Boston ahead 4-3.
• Queens fought to respond but struggled to string together hits in the later innings. Ricard retired the Royals in order in the sixth, and despite a seventh-inning push with a leadoff single by Strickland, Boston's defense held firm, sealing the 4-3 victory.

BY THE NUMBERS

• DeJesus finished the game 3-for-3 with a run scored.
• DeRoeck drove in a team-high two RBI on her 2-for-3 night.
• Jones went 1-for-4 with an RBI double while also pitching 4.2 innings in relief.
• Abby Craver started the game, tossing 2.1 innings, allowing two earned runs on five hits, and striking out two.

UP NEXT
Next, the Royals kick off ASUN play at West Georgia this weekend. Due to predicted inclement weather, keep up to date on any schedule changes on our schedule website.

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