Gallery: FAU Softball’s Shutout Victory Over LIU

Max Jackson, Ryan Lynch, and Idalis Streat|February 9, 2015

Florida Atlantic went 4-1 in their annual FAU Kick-Off Classic this weekend. FAU took on the Arkansas Razorbacks on Friday, Feb. 6 and came out victorious with a final score of 12-7. On Saturday, they were defeated by Kansas 7-6 in their first game, and later beat Georgia Tech 2-0.

The third game against Penn State was rained out on Friday night and rescheduled for Sunday, Feb. 8, where FAU triumphed 7-0 over the Nittany Lions. On Friday, Feb. 13, FAU has a doubleheader — Tulsa at 6 p.m. and Michigan State at 8:15 p.m.

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Christina Martinez (4) runs towards first after making contact in the bottom of the first. The result of the play was a base hit due to a fielding error by the first basemen.

 

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Freshman shortstop Emily Lochten (25) rounds third on her way to scoring one of her two runs on the day.

 

FAU v. LIU_Softball_Ryan Lynch-1Ryan Lynch | Contributing Photographer
Junior outfielder Christina Martinez (4) rounds second base after a passed ball. Martinez scored two of the Owls’ seven runs.

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LIU pitcher, Shelley Procter (24) and catcher Victoria Zamora (7) conference after a rough start to the bottom of the second.

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Junior infielder Melissa Martinez (3) is welcomed by her teammates after hitting a three-run homerun.

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Junior catcher Mickey Bell (18) runs out a ground ball. Bell had six put-outs during the game, anchoring the Owls’ defense.

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Christina Martinez (4) follows through with her swing. The junior out of Miami, Fla. had two at-bats.

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FAU pitcher, Samantha Messer (5) and third basemen Carnesha Thompson (6) talk on the mound prior to the start of the third inning.

FAU v. LIU_Softball_Ryan Lynch-4Ryan Lynch | Contributing Photographer
Junior Carnesha Thompson (6) throws to first after fielding a ground ball. Thompson had five assists in the Owls’ 7-0 victory.

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Kylie Mulholland (33) of Long Island University looks back as she approaches second on a pinch hit double. Mulholland was left on base in this inning and had no runs in the game.

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Samantha Messer (5) starts to pitch the ball towards home plate. The senior had one put-out and pitched a complete game.

 

 

FAU v. LIU_Softball_Ryan Lynch-3Ryan Lynch | Contributing Photographer
Two young FAU fans participate in a dizzy bat race between innings.

 

 

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Freshman Tatum Buckley (8) fouls a ball away during her at-bat. She contributed three put-outs to the total of 21.

 

 

FAU v. LIU_Softball_Ryan Lynch-5Ryan Lynch | Contributing Photographer
Owl’s senior Sarah Howell (1) writes in the dirt as her teammates look on. The Owls have scored 34 runs and given up 13 in their first five games.

 

 

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Joan Joyce, the only head coach in FAU Softball history since its founding in 1994, speaks with her team after their 7-0 victory over the LIU Blackbirds.