April 11, 2003

Contact: Bob McComas (724) 738-2777 e-mail: robert.mccomas@sru.edu

ROCK SOFTBALL DROPS TWO AT GENEVA

            BEAVER FALLS, Pa. – Geneva College swept a softball doubleheader from visiting Slippery Rock University on Friday by scores of 5-0 and 3-1.

           The losses dropped SRU to 8-16 overall.

           Freshman infielder Nikki Banner (Pittsburgh/North Hills HS) had a pair of hits in the first game and a double in the second game to lead The Rock offensive attack.

           Junior shortstop Lori Slozat (Meadville/Meadville HS) and junior second baseman Jesse Gump (Greensburg/Hempfield HS) added a double each in the second game.

           Freshman right-hander Laurie Campbell (Grindstone/Geibel Catholic HS) was the losing pitcher in the first game; she fell to 2-3 on the year.

           Freshman right-hander Shannon Tagliaferri (Williamsport/Loyalsock Township HS) struck out nine batters in six innings but was tagged with the second-game loss to fall to 1-5 on the year.

           The Rock hosts Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference-Western Division rival Indiana University of Pa. in a 1 p.m. doubleheader Saturday.

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