Feb. 13, 2008

Final Stats

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - The Florida State Seminole Women's Softball team unleashed an 11-hit attack Wednesday night as they defeated Florida A&M, 9-1 during a chilly night game at JoAnne Graf Field.

FAMU (2-3) managed five hits on the night, falling behind early to their crosstown rivals.

FSU (3-2) grabbed the early lead in the top of the first inning, capitalizing on three FAMU errors which scored both Whitney Buckman and Jessica Gilmore, followed by an Allison Collins double to left field scoring Brittany Osman, for a 3-0 lead.

The Seminoles increased their lead to 4-0 in the top of the second on a Monica Montez single scoring Kristie McConn, who tripled to left field in her at bat.

FSU picked up a run in the top of the third on a Robin Ahrberg single scoring Collins, increasing the Seminoles lead to 5-0.

Krista Richardson put the Lady Rattlers on the board in the bottom of the third inning scoring on a FSU pitcher's wild pitch, cutting the Seminoles lead to 5-1.

The Seminole scored another run in the top of the fifth, when Collins grounded out to second scoring Gilmore, making the score 6-1, in favor of FSU.

In the top of the seventh, FSU picked up three runs for the 9-1 final. The Seminoles scored first on an Ashley Stager RBI triple scoring Gilmore; then Gilmore would score on an Osmon ground out to second, followed by a Collins homer to left field.

Alacia Strafford and Nikki Terryn each had two hits for FAMU Wednesday evening. Newcomer Tiffany Chan (1-2) took the loss, working seven full innings, allowing 11 hits, striking out five.

WHAT'S NEXT: The Lady Rattlers continue their early season tournament tour this weekend, as they take part in the USF Wilson Invitational Tournament in Tampa, Florida, Friday through Sunday.