Softball Shuts Out Mars Hill 3-0

Senior Heather Williams Went 2-for-3 Against Mars Hill

March 19, 2004

SPARTANBURG, S.C. -- Longwood University claimed its second win of the Spartanburg Softball Tournament, defeating Mars Hill 3-0 Friday afternoon in South Carolina. With the win, the Lancers improve to 18-9 on the season. Head Coach Kathy Riley's squad will continue tournament play Saturday, as they face Valdosta State and Presbyterian.

Against Mars Hill (7-26), Longwood notched two runs in the fifth frame followed by another run in the seventh to secure the sweep. Senior Heather Williams/Brookneal (Appomattox) again got two hits (2-3) during the contest, while Steele went 1-for-2 with an RBI. Freshman Courtney "Pepper" Wilson/Mechanicsville (Lee-Davis) provided the Lancers with a 1-for-2 performance and sophomore Tori Flint/Charlottesville (Albemarle) added a hit of her own. Junior Jen Steele/Manassas Park (Manassas Park) (8-5) earned the win, pitching her ninth complete-game with five strikeouts.

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