UM softball 4-1 in weekend tourney

ROCK HILL, S.C. – The University of Maine’s softball team went 4-1 in the Winthrop University Invitational Softball Tournament held on Friday and Saturday here.

Sunday’s play was canceled due to rain.

Maine beat Marshall, 4-2 and posted 4-1 wins over Winthrop and Mercer while also receiving a forfeit win over Drexel, which didn’t show up. Maine lost to Notre Dame 3-1.

In the wins over Winthop and Mercer, the 17-10 Bears received a seven-hitter and a five-hitter from junior pitcher Cindy Harrington, respectively.

Sandy Smith and Deb Smith had two singles apiece for Maine in the win over Winthrop. Christi Adams had two singles for Winthrop.

Maine 000 130 0 – 4 6 0 Mercer 001 000 0 – 1 5 3

Harrington and Dow; Hernon and Eschen Maine 011 011 0 – 4 5 6 Winthrop 010 000 0 – 1 7 2

Harrington and Dow; Gilmore and Herndon