THE BASICS:
 
RESULTS: Hartford 11 Lafayette 3
RECORDS:   Hartford (5-3) Lafayette (1-10)
LOCATION: Coppin Softball Field (Baltimore, Md.)
 
THE LEAD:
 
The University of Hartford softball team capped off a perfect weekend with an 11-3 victory over Lafayette on Sunday morning. The Hawks finished the Coppin State Eagle Classic 3-0, with wins over St. Peters, Fairleigh Dickinson, and Lafayette.   
 
HOW IT HAPPENED

• Lafayette jumped out of the gate early, loading the bases on the first four batters of the game. A bases-clearing double to left center putting the Leopards up 3-0.
• With one swing senior Elizabeth Newkirk cut the Lafayette to 3-2 in the second, blasting a two-run home run with one out.
• Starting with a lead-off double from freshman Danielle Rocheleau, the Hawks put up three runs to take the lead in the fourth inning. Freshman Kiana Harris drove in Rocheleau on a fielder's choice before freshman Niccollette Barranger ripped an RBI double to center field, giving the Hawks a 4-3 lead. Junior Kylie Dazalla tacked on one more Hawks run in the fourth, driving an RBI single to right field.    
• Hartford blew the game open in the sixth inning, scoring six runs off five hits to seal the 11-3 decision.

 
NEXT ON TAP:
The Hawks with travel to Riverdale, N.Y., for a Tuesday doubleheader against Manahttan starting at 1 p.m.