Dover, Del. (Apr. 16, 2023) --- Visiting Coppin State allowed just two runs in 14 innings to highlight its doubleheader sweep of Delaware State in MEAC softball today. The Eagles won the first game 4-0 as Vanessa Carrizosa tossed a two-hit shutout to lead the way. Coppin State scored a run in the top of the fourth inning and tacked on three insurance runs in the seventh to seal the win.
The Eagles took game two 4-2. Coppin State opened the scoring with a run in the top of the first inning. Delaware State got on the board for the first time on the day when starting pitcher
Sydney Hoffman blasted a solo home run in the bottom of the second inning. The Hornets trailed 3-1 before tacking on a run in the bottom of the sixth inning on a fielder's choice by catcher
Chandler Martin, scoring
Julianna Cerron on the play.
Uxua Lopez had a two-out double for the Hornets in the bottom of the seventh inning, but Cerron on a strikeout to end the game.
The teams will wrap up their three-game series with a single game on Monday at noon.