Softball Advances to NECC Semifinals With Win Against Wheelock

NEW LONDON, Conn. - The Mitchell College softball team (14-16-1) shut out Wheelock College this afternoon 8-0 and advanced to the NECC Semifinals this weekend which are hosted by #1 seed Lesley University.  Freshman shortstop Stacey Suplicki led the team, as she went 2-for-3 and drove in four of Mitchell's eight runs.

The Mariners jumped ahead early, as they scored three runs in the first inning and four runs in the second inning.  The three runs were scored in the first inning on a hit batsman, two errors, and a two-RBI single by Suplicki.  In the second inning, Lindsey Donelin (Niantic, Conn.) reached on a fielder's choice, and Nikki Hoxie (Winsted, Conn.) singled.  Sara Krolikowski (Bristol, Conn.) then hit a two RBI single to score Hoxie and Donelin.  Suplicki hit her second two-RBI single of the game to drive in the two remaining runs.

Donelin finished the game 2-for-3 with two runs scored, while Liz Roy (Jewett City, Conn.) went 2-for-4 with two runs and one RBI.

Kristina Torres (Groton, Conn.) was on the mound today for the Mariners, and she held the Wildcats scoreless.  She pitched six innings and only gave up two hits and two walks, and from the second to the fifth innings she retired 12 straight batters.

The Mariners advance in the NECC tournament to face #2 Elms College on Friday, May 1 at noon and the games will be played at UMass Boston and are hosted by #1 Lesley University.