Box Score Hampton, VA. - The Lady Pirates finished the weekend with an 11-1 run-rule win over Winthrop in five innings Saturday afternoon.

The Pirates improve to an overall 12-19 record, 3-6 in conference play.

"This weekend was a good representation of Hampton softball," said head coach Monique White. "We look forward to more series wins."
 
Final: Hampton 11 -Winthrop 1
How It Happened: 

• Winthrop got off to a quick start in the top of the first, with McGalliard scoring the first run after 
• In the bottom of the first inning, the Pirates took control of the game and never looked back. Junior Kennedi Bedell set the tempo for HU with the first at-bat, recording the Pirate's first hit and run; she advanced to second on a dropped fly and then scored on a throwing error. 
• Juniors Mo'Ne Davis (Philadelphia, PA), Tiera Washington (Chesapeake, VA), and Senior Kiaya Jeusi (Woodbridge, VA) followed up with three unearned runs giving the Pirates the lead. (1-4)
• The Lady Pirates increased their lead, scoring three runs by Bedell, Davis, and Jeusi on a muffed throw in the fifth inning. (1-7)
• At the bottom of the third inning, Hampton showed no mercy scoring four runs to extend the lead 11-1).
• Jeusi recorded a personal season-best of three hits.

Hampton Wins!
 
The Pirates return to action on the road at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore on Wednesday, March 30^th, for a doubleheader at 1 PM and 3 PM.
 
For more information about Hampton University athletics, please contact the Office of Sports Information at 757-727-5757 or visit the official Pirates website at www.hamptonpirates.com