LAKELAND, Fla. - The Florida Southern College softball team hosted Palm Beach Atlantic University on Friday night where the Moccasins (12-15, 4-12 SSC) outhit the Sailfish (12-18, 8-11 SSC), but fell in the Sunshine State Conference opener 1-0.
Prior to today's game, the FSC softball team honored former Moc, Natalie Lang Brown whose life was tragically cut short after bravely battling mental health challenges. Though her time with us was brief, Natalie's legacy of her love and kindness endures. She continues to impact those she touched with her love and laughter. Natalie's spirit continues to inspire us, guiding us towards a future where mental health is acknowledged, discussed openly, and supported unequivocally.
In the game against PBA, the Mocs had five hits to the Sailfish's four as the first hit from FSC came from
Kate Mikle in the bottom of the first with a single to the pitcher.
Destiny Colgate advanced Mikle with a single to left field to get a runner in scoring position. The Sailfish answered with two outs and kept the game scoreless.
The second inning was three up, three down for both teams to keep the game with no runs scored until the top of the third. In the top of the third, PBA put a run on the board with an RBI single up the middle to make it a 1-0 lead.
In the next two innings for the Mocs, they had a one-out hit, with
Gabby Young singling down the right field line in the bottom of the third, followed by
Jadyn Bushnell with a single up the middle.
The final hit for FSC came in the bottom of the sixth, as
Taylor Thomas singled down the left field line to try and get something going for the Mocs, but game one went to the Sailfish winning 1-0.
In the circle,
Amanda Lieberman pitched a complete game facing 26 batters allowing the lone run while striking out four.
Florida Southern College returns to Chris Bellotto Field tomorrow, April 6 as they welcome back alumni. The Mocs will conclude the series against PBA with a doubleheader slated to start at 1:00 p.m.
