EASTON, Mass. — The LIU softball team erupted in the third inning en route to a win in the series opener at Stonehill on Friday afternoon.
Gabby Padilla and
Jazmine Cuffie plated two runs apiece with hits in the six-run third and the Sharks ultimately defeated host Stonehill, 8-2.
Alexia Castro later homered for LIU.
Lindsey Cowans shook off surrendering a two-run homer in the first inning to follow with six straight scoreless innings.
The Sharks improved to 9-4 in conference play.
The teams complete the series with a doubleheader on Saturday afternoon.