NEW BRITAIN, Conn.- The Sacred Heart University softball team was unable to take a pair back from Central Connecticut State as they fell 1-0 and 15-1 to the Blue Devils this afternoon.

Team Records

Sacred Heart University Pioneers (8-14 overall, 6-8 NEC)

Central Connecticut State Blue Devils (18-5 overall, 16-0 NEC)

Game 1

Score: SHU 0, CCSU 1

Of Note

• Game one was a pitcher's duel as neither side could salvage a run until the fourth inning.
• Senior Colleen Walsh pitched a solid six innings allowing just one run on five hits and striking out six batters.
• Walsh was unable to get any run support as the Pioneers were held to just three hits which included double by first-year Emily Carroll and senior Kira Ferraiolo.
• An RBI single to center field by Bri Walker of Central Connecticut State in the bottom of the fourth scored in the lone run of the game.

Game 2 

Score: SHU 1, CCSU 15 (5 innings)

Of Note  

• Game two belonged to Central Connecticut State as the Blue Devils took a commanding 7-0 lead in the bottom of the first inning.
• The Blue Devils would then add a pair more in the following inning to take a 9-0 heading into the third courtesy of an RBI double to right and a bases-loaded walk.
• SHU's lone run came in the top of the third inning as senior Caroline Kruger launched a solo home run to right field for her third of the year.
• Central Connecticut would score the remaining runs in the bottom of the third to result in the 15-1 victory.

Up Next

SHU looks to rebound from the four-game sweep as they return home on Saturday, April 17 when they host Fairleigh Dickinson. Game-time is set for 1:00 p.m.