BIDDEFORD – Chris Abate delivered a 2-out single to left field and scored the winning run from second base to give host University of New England a 1-0 softball victory over Thomas College of Waterville here Wednesday.

For the UNE Scarlet Knights, Karen Bailey pitched a 3-hitter to notch the win.

For the 11-8 Terriers, Julie Fabian singled twice.

Thomas 000 000 0 – 0 3 1 U-New England 000 100 x – 1 5 0

Hubbard and Hapgood; Bailey and Kelley