University of Southern Mississippi Athletics
UMASS No-hits Lady Eagles
2/24/2002 12:00:00 AM | Softball
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UMASS No-hits Lady Eagles
COLUMBUS, Ga. ? The Southern Miss softball team went hitless against No. 25 Massachusetts, as the Minutewomen claimed a 2-0 win. UMASS advances to the championship game of the Bronze Tournament at the NFCA Leadoff Classic.
Kaila Holtz pitched the no-hitter, giving up one walk and striking out six. She improved to 3-2 on the year.
The game was scoreless, going to the top of the fifth, when UMASS (6-4) loaded the bases. With one out, Emily Robusrelli drove the ball to Laura Davis at second base, who made the throw to home for the attempted force out. Initially, K.C. Budrewicz was ruled out, but after an umpire conference, the call was changed to a dropped ball by catcher Laura Smith.
Teri Rooney followed the play with a single to right field, scoring Nicole Wilson. Both Rooney and Jamie Cahalan finished the game, hitting two-for-three.
Melissa Cundiff (2-3) went six and two-thirds innings, giving up seven hits and one earned run. She struck out six and gave up no walks.
Southern Miss falls to 5-6 on the year. The Lady Eagles host Oakland on Tuesday, Feb. 26, in a doubleheader at Timberton Park, beginning at 5 p.m.
