DETROIT – The Northern Kentucky softball program, behind a record-setting performance by
Lauryn Hicks, picked up a huge 2-0 Horizon League win over Detroit Mercy at Buysse Ballpark on Friday afternoon.
THE BASICS
FINAL SCORE: Northern Kentucky – 2, Detroit Mercy – 0 (7 innings)
LOCATION: Buysse Ballpark – Detroit, Michigan
RECORDS: NKU 12-26 (7-7 HL), UDM 3-27 (2-13 HL)
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
- It was truly one for the record books as
Lauryn Hicks threw a no-hitter in the circle that included a NKU NCAA Division I era record 16 strikeouts in the victory over the Titans. The performance tied for 15th in all of NCAA DI softball for strikeouts in a game so far this season. It was the most punchouts in a contest by a NKU student-athlete since March 7, 2012.
- The showing was also the first no-hitter in the NKU Division I era and the Norse's first overall since March 20, 2012.
- To make the performance even more impressive, Hicks walked the first batter of the game and then proceeded to get 21 straight outs.
- On the offensive side,
Jena Rhoads (1-for-3) and
Megan Lenhart (2-for-3) each posted a RBI.
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Kayla Shymkewich and Rhoads scored for the Norse in the contest.
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Ella LeMonier (1-for-2) also recorded a hit.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- The Norse and Titans played five scoreless innings before NKU broke open a lead.
- A Rhoads RBI double was followed right up by a Lenhart RBI single to give the Norse a 2-0 lead in the top of the sixth.
- Like she did all game, Hicks shut Detroit Mercy down over the final two frames to give NKU another big conference win.
NEXT UP
The Norse return for another clash with the Titans, this time a doubleheader set for Saturday, April 15. The twin bill will get underway with a first pitch at noon. Both contests will also be available to watch nationwide on ESPN+.
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