JACKSONVILLE, FLA. —The Queens University of Charlotte softball squad wrapped up its weekend series at North Florida on Sunday afternoon, falling 7-1 at the UNF Softball Complex.
- North Florida came out strong, plating five runs in the bottom of the first inning to take early control.
- Queens regrouped and showed resilience the rest of the way, allowing just two additional runs across the final five innings. After a tough first inning, Jordan Dunn and Abby Craver combined to steady the pitching staff, limiting the Ospreys' offense to just two runs over the final 5 and 2/3 innings.
- Queens scored its lone run in the top of the fifth inning. Sophomore Kaylin Garlick sparked the rally by reaching base and later crossing the plate on a clutch two-out RBI single by senior Emma Frye.
- The Royals recorded five hits on the day, but were unable to string together the big inning needed to overcome the early deficit.
- Defensively, Queens played an error-free game, highlighted by a double play turned by the infield to help limit further North Florida damage in the middle innings.
ROYAL RUNDOWN
- Emma Frye delivered a key two-out RBI single in the fifth inning, finishing one-for-three with an RBI and reaching base twice.
- Lindsey DeRoeck added a base hit while also recording a team-high seven putouts at first base to anchor the defense.
- Kaylee DeJesus chipped in with a single and made two putouts and an assist in left field.
- Jordan Dunn provided a strong 3 and 2/3 innings of relief in the circle, claiming a K in the mix.
- Abby Craver finished the game with two clean innings, giving up just two hits with no runs or walks to keep the Royals within striking distance.
UP NEXT
Next, the Royals will face Gardner-Webb in a non-conference midweek tilt on Wednesday, April 30 at the Stick.
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