ELON, N.C. – The Stony Brook softball team (6-8, 0-1 CAA) fell to Elon (7-14, 1-0 CAA), 6-2, in its first-ever CAA contest on Friday at Hunt Softball Park.
 
The Phoenix got off to an early lead, scoring two runs in the first inning courtesy of a two-run home run by Elon's Claudia Penny. The Seawolves cut their deficit to 2-1 in the top of the third when senior outfielder Shauna Nuss stole home.
 
Stony Brook would not be able to keep up as the Phoenix would go on to plate four more runs in the bottom of the third off back-to-back hits and ultimately seal the 6-2 victory.
 
STATS AND NOTES

• Nuss went 2-3 at the plate and recorded the only RBI of the contest. The senior singled to left field to bring home junior outfielder Julianna Sanzone.
• Junior infielders Kyra McFarland and Brooke Dye, junior outfielder Alicia Orosco and freshman infielder Naiah Ackerman all recorded a hit in the game.
• Sophomore pitcher Maddie Male got the start in the circle, she tossed 2.2 innings before senior Ashton Melaas took over.

 
NEXT UP
The Seawolves return to the diamond tomorrow for a double-header against Elon. First pitch is slated for 1 p.m. and the game will be broadcast live on FloSoftball. Read Full Article