(Story courtesy of University of St. Thomas Athletics Communications)
MARSHALL, Texas – The University of St. Thomas Softball team kicked off the NCAA Division III Softball Championship Regional in strong fashion, earning a 3-1 victory over Belhaven University on Thursday afternoon. With the win, the Celts improve to 31-10 overall and advance in the winner's bracket of the Marshall Regional.
After a scoreless first three innings, the Celts broke through in the fourth. Isabelle Charles crossed the plate on a sacrifice fly from Lindsey Gonzalez, putting UST ahead 1-0. In the fifth, Jaelyn Simmons added to the lead with an RBI double to score Gabby Davila.
The offense continued in the sixth as Gonzalez delivered again, this time with a clutch RBI single to score Samantha Crumrin and stretch the lead to 3-0.
Belhaven threatened late, getting on the board with a solo home run in the seventh, but the Celts held firm to secure the win.
Up Next
St. Thomas will face host school and nationally ranked East Texas Baptist University on Friday at 11 a.m. in a key matchup in the winner's bracket.
