FLORENCE, SC - The softball team split day two play at the Francis Marion University Invitational on Sunday. They opened the day with an 8-2 loss to Francis Marion but bounced back to beat Clarion University 8-0 in five innings.

In the 8-2 loss to FMU, the Hawks were paced by Kaytee McLaughlin who was 1-3 and responsible for both runs knocked in. Shellie Wimpey picked up the loss on the mound after throwing six innings.

Chowan bounced back to beat Clarion 8-0 in five innings behind the pitching of Krystle Thomas and the hitting of Tricia Gorman and Lauryn Myer. Myer was perfect at the plate, going 3-3 with two runs knocked in. Gorman grabbed her first homerun of the year and was 2-3 with two runs batted in.

The Hawks will be playing in the SCAD Smash Hit Tournament this week. All games will be broadcast via the internet using live stats. To follow the Hawks at the Smash Hit Tournament, log on to:

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