Seniors Lead Bulls Past Toledo

Dana Carter hits first home run of the season

TOLEDO, OH- The University at Buffalo softball team topped Toledo this afternoon, 3-2, at Toledo’s Scott Park. Seniors Dana Carter, Ashley Kanavy, and Erin Zilka combined for three hits and two RBIs to lead the Bulls in the win. With the win, the Bulls move to 23-22 (6-11 MAC).

Dana Carter

The game was scoreless until the top of the third inning when Carter hit a solo home run to put the Bulls up by one. Toledo doubled their score in the bottom of the fourth to take the lead but the Bulls scored two more in the top of the sixth to seal the win. Candice Sheehansingled to right field to start the inning off for UB. Kanavy came in as a pinch hitter for Lindsey Hampton and reached on a fielder’s choice, as Sheehan was thrown out at second. Lindsey Hampton re-entered the game at first base and scored when Zilka hit the game tying RBI in a double to right center. Jen Mongiovi pinch ran for Zilka at second. With Mongiovi at second, Kristin Waldron slammed a triple to right center to earn the game winning RBI. Terese Diaz and Sharon Barreach added hits in the game.

Erin Zilka

Diaz pitched the complete game, striking out eleven batters to earn her thirteenth win of the season. Diaz stranded eight Rocket batters at the plate to hold Toledo to just two runs.

The Bull will take on the Rockets again tomorrow at Toledo’s Scott Park. First pitch is set for 1 pm.