University of Texas Arlington
Florida International
SOFTBALL TOPS FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL 2-0
2/10/2008 12:00:00 AM | Softball
Feb. 10, 2008
MIAMI, Fla. - UT Arlington softball picked up its first win of the season, in a 2-0 shutout of Florida International in the final day of competition at the FIU Invitational. The Mavs move to 1-4 on the season, while the Golden Panthers fall to 1-3.
Senior Katie Jones led the Mavs on the day, going 3-for-3 with two RBI.
Christina Allen delivered a one-out single and took second on Brittany Stevens single to right center. Allen crossed the plate on Jones first double of the season and the Mavericks had a 1-0 lead heading into the third frame.
April Clougherty added run number two for UTA in the sixth when Kasey Barrett, who had come on in relief after Holly Satterfield loaded up the bases, hit Jones the first batter she faced.
Laura Jones (1-1) got the complete game win, posting her first shutout of the season.
The Mavericks will be in action again on Friday, Feb. 15 as they play Colorado State in the opening game of the Hotel Encanto Invitational hosted by New Mexico State in Las Cruces, N.M.
