FAIRFAX, Va. – The George Mason softball team is set to host Akron, Wagner, and Georgetown for the Cherry Blossom Classic Tournament this weekend. The Patriots just split a doubleheader with UVA, falling 10-9 in 11 innings and winning 8-7 off a Casey Herring walk-off double.
Fans can follow live stats for the tournament HERE.
SOFTBALL vs. Georgetown
WHEN: Friday, 3:45 p.m.
WHERE: George Mason Softball Complex
RECORDS: George Mason (1-10), Georgetown (7-11)
SERIES RECORD: Mason trails 6-5
Notes:
Georgetown comes into this tournament on a four-game skid, including a 2-0 loss to Wagner. Alessandra Gargicevich-Almeida leads the Hoyas offense with 18 hits on a .316 batting average and 12 RBI. Samantha Giovanniello has also provided 12 RBI and has hit a team-high five doubles this season.
Meanwhile, Megan Hyson leads the Georgetown pitching staff with a 1.85 ERA on a 6-4 record. Hyson has pitched seven complete games in seven starts and leads the team with 78 strikeouts.
SOFTBALL vs. Akron
WHEN: Friday, 6:00 p.m., Saturday, 3:00 p.m.
WHERE: George Mason Softball Complex
RECORDS: George Mason (1-10), Akron (8-11)
SERIES RECORD: Mason trails 6-3
Notes:
Akron comes into this tournament after winning two of its last three games. Sophomore Alyssa Nicholas leads the Zips' offense, batting .321 with a team-high 18 hits, two home runs, and a team-best 12 RBI. Senior Chelsea Wildey follows with a .292 batting average and has added five RBI on seven hits.
On the mound, 2014 MAC Pitcher of the Year Erin Seiler leads the Akron pitching staff with a record of 8-6. She's struck out 124 batters while throwing 13 complete games, including three shutouts.
SOFTBALL vs. Wagner
WHEN: Saturday, 5:15 p.m., Sunday, 12:30 p.m.
WHERE: George Mason Softball Complex
RECORDS: George Mason (1-10), Wagner (4-6)
SERIES RECORD: Mason leads 2-0
Notes:
Wagner comes into this tournament having lost two consecutive games after beating Georgetown 2-0. Senior Kelsey Parker is Wagner's top hitter so far this season, batting .393 with 11 hits, three doubles, and five RBI. Laura Petri is also having a great year on offense, batting .318 on seven hits and four RBI.
On the mound, sophomore McKaleigh Goodale is 2-2 with a 2.30 ERA in five games. She has 15 strikeouts in 27.1 innings pitched so far this year.
Complete Schedule:
Mar. 13 - Georgetown vs. Wagner, 11:15 a.m.
Mar. 13 - Akron vs. Wagner, 1:30 p.m.
Mar. 13 - GEORGETOWN, 3:45 p.m.
Mar. 13 - AKRON, 6:00 p.m.
Mar. 14 - Georgetown vs. Akron, 10:30 a.m.
Mar. 14 - Georgetown vs. Wagner, 12:45 p.m.
Mar. 14 - AKRON, 3:00 p.m.
Mar. 14 - WAGNER, 5:15 p.m.
Mar. 15 - Georgetown vs. Akron, 10:30 a.m.
Mar. 15 - WAGNER, 12:30 p.m.
