Union, NJ (March 4) – The FDU-Florham Softball team (0-2) traveled to the Kean Cougars (3-0) for their first non-conference doubleheader of the season, but will return to Madison with two losses as Cougars defeated the Devils by scores of 16-1 and 14-3.
 
Game 1:
 
With home-field advantage, the Kean Cougars were able to put up the first runs of the game within the first inning as they collected three RBI to go up 3-0.
 
The Devils settled into their stance and were able to add their first run of the season in the second inning. Sophomore Abigail Rodriguez (Woodbridge, NJ) found the opportunity to sneak home as the attention was on a run-down between first and second base, and the throw to home was off target.
 
Kean added their fourth and fifth runs in the bottom of the second inning as a home-run upped the score to 5-1.  The Cougars kept swinging and connecting with the ball as 11 runs were added between the third and fourth innings.  
 
FDU-Florham's lone hit of the day came from senior Heather Priante (Howell, NJ) as she found a gap in the right field for a triple. Unfortunately, the Devils' momentum was stopped as the game ended in the fifth inning with a final score of 16-1, in favor of Kean.  
 
In the circle for the Devils was Bianca DiSanto (Colombia, NJ) (0-1) who accounted for three strikeouts while facing 22 batters for the win. Pitching for Kean was Nikki Lusnia (2-0), who pitched for 5 innings and recorded five strikeouts.
 
FDU SCORING SUMMARY
T2 | Abigail Rodriguez stole third, scored on an error by 2B (3-1, Kean)

 
Game 2:

After suffering the loss in game one, FDU-Florham was ready to turn up the heat for game two as the Devils were able to score three runs in the first inning. Kacie Centineo (Waldwick, NJ) was able to bring in an RBI, while Kristen Tigar (Hazlet, NJ) scored off an error by the left fielder.
 
The next at-bat was Jada Lambright (Clifton Park, NY) who was able to collect an RBI with a single to right field, 3-0.
 
Kean found their first opportunity to score with a single up the middle for an RBI. The Cougars were able to record another three runs off of Devil errors to take the 4-3 lead.
 
In the second and fourth innings, Kean combined for an additional 10 runs to maintain an 11-run lead. The Devils were unable to make the comeback within the fifth inning, resulting in 14-3 loss for FDU-Florham.

Kelly Cornog (Newtown Square, PA) (0-1) earned her first career and start for start for the Devils in the circle as she faced 30 batters and collected 7 strikeouts. Kean's Karly Messina (1-0), recorded the win with one strikeout on 20 batters.
 
FDU SCORING SUMMARY
T1 | Kacie Centineo singled to left center (1-0, FDU)
T1 | Kristen Tigar scored of error in left field (2-0, FDU)
T1 | Jada Lambright singled to right field (3-0, FDU)

The Devils will have a day's break before returning to the field at Rutgers Newark on Wednesday, March 6. FDU-Florham are scheduled to play a double-header at 3 and 5 pm.

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