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6 p.m.
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Grand Canyon University Athletics
Friday, March 9
San Francisco, CA
2 p.m.
Grand Canyon
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San Francisco State
Stephanie Smith had two hits in each game against SF State Friday.
Canyon Splits Doubleheader with SF State
3/9/2012 3:30:00 PM | Softball
Grand Canyon (11-8) earned a doubleheader split with San Francisco State at SFSU Softball Field Friday.
After losing the opener 3-0, GCU won the second game 4-3.
The teams play a single game Saturday at noon. Fans can follow the game with a live stats link available at www.GCULopes.com.
In game two, the Antelopes jumped out to a quick 2-0 lead and led 4-0 prior to the Gators’ three-run sixth inning.
Stephanie Smith reached on a single and Kara Holtorf got on with an error prior to a two-run single by Lauren Regester to give GCU a 2-0 first-inning lead. It was a similar beginning to the fifth inning. Smith singled and Holtorf reached on an error again. This time, Smith scored on a sacrifice fly by Kelsey Barak. The fourth run came in the sixth. Claire Zampini and Kayla Henry both got on with SF State errors. Zampini scored on a Smith ground out.
Brittany Manzoline (2-1) earned the win, pitching the first five innings. Kiley Raica picked up her second save of the season.
“Brittany had her best game,” said GCU coach Ann Pierson. “(Stephanie Smith) was really hot today. She was an incredible sparkplug for us. She made some great plays at third base and drove the ball at the plate.”
The Antelopes managed just four hits off Gators pitcher Marisa Ibarra in the opener. All four hits were singles. Smith had two hits. Holtorf and Haley Walker also had hits.
Barak had her 13-game hitting streak come to an end in game 1. Raica took the loss to fall to 7-3.
“Kiley pitched a great game. San Francisco State was just able to manufacture runs,” said Pierson. “We had our opportunities. We got people on and in scoring position, but we couldn’t get the hit to drive them in.”
GCU left seven on base in the first game.
SFSU 3, GCU 0
GCU 4, SFSU 3
After losing the opener 3-0, GCU won the second game 4-3.
The teams play a single game Saturday at noon. Fans can follow the game with a live stats link available at www.GCULopes.com.
In game two, the Antelopes jumped out to a quick 2-0 lead and led 4-0 prior to the Gators’ three-run sixth inning.
Stephanie Smith reached on a single and Kara Holtorf got on with an error prior to a two-run single by Lauren Regester to give GCU a 2-0 first-inning lead. It was a similar beginning to the fifth inning. Smith singled and Holtorf reached on an error again. This time, Smith scored on a sacrifice fly by Kelsey Barak. The fourth run came in the sixth. Claire Zampini and Kayla Henry both got on with SF State errors. Zampini scored on a Smith ground out.
Brittany Manzoline (2-1) earned the win, pitching the first five innings. Kiley Raica picked up her second save of the season.
“Brittany had her best game,” said GCU coach Ann Pierson. “(Stephanie Smith) was really hot today. She was an incredible sparkplug for us. She made some great plays at third base and drove the ball at the plate.”
The Antelopes managed just four hits off Gators pitcher Marisa Ibarra in the opener. All four hits were singles. Smith had two hits. Holtorf and Haley Walker also had hits.
Barak had her 13-game hitting streak come to an end in game 1. Raica took the loss to fall to 7-3.
“Kiley pitched a great game. San Francisco State was just able to manufacture runs,” said Pierson. “We had our opportunities. We got people on and in scoring position, but we couldn’t get the hit to drive them in.”
GCU left seven on base in the first game.
SFSU 3, GCU 0
GCU 4, SFSU 3
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