March 17, 2007
Box Score
Conway, S.C. - Brittany Matthews pitched a nine-inning complete game as Kennesaw State scored four runs in the top of the ninth inning to defeat Appalachian State, 5-1, at the Coastal Carolina Softball field on Saturday afternoon.
The Owls (23-10), trailing 1-0, tied the game in the top of the sixth inning on a sacrifice fly by freshman Klair Wells and then used a four-run ninth inning to clinch the win.
Kelley Cowart began the ninth inning on second base via the international tie-breaker rule. The red-shirt junior was moved to third base on a successful sacrifice bunt by freshman Kelsey Kulk. Senior Keri McKee then gave the Owls a 2-1 lead on a double and later scored on a Jennifer Nolan single, giving the Owls a 3-1 advantage.
Meanwhile, Matthews (12-2) put together another strong effort. The junior southpaw scattered three hits and struck out eight batters in the complete game victory. The only run she allowed came in the bottom of the third inning when Appalachian State (4-18) scored on a sacrifice fly by Kristyn Hurt.
Kennesaw State will conclude the first day of play against host Coastal Carolina at 5:00 p.m. eastern standard time.
