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UNC Splits Day Two as Coach Papa Earns 1,300th Career Win
February 15, 2020 | Softball
CHAPEL HILL – Although No. 11 Michigan bested UNC in Saturday's opener, No. 25 North Carolina bounced back to defeat Wisconsin, 4-3, on the second day of the Big Ten/ACC Challenge as head coach Donna J. Papa picked up her 1,300th career win.
"I was more concerned about winning the game," Papa said, "but if 1300 wins what the byproduct is, that's great. I'm thankful for all the players and assistant coaches who've helped get me to this point. It's more about everybody along the way, over the years who have contributed to helping us be successful. To me that's the most important thing. It's very humbling because it's a big number. It makes me appreciate that I've had the opportunity to coach so many great athletes and with supportive administration and coaches. Again, it's a milestone number, but most important to me is that we keep winning and improving every day."
Although Carolina was in scoring position early, No. 11 Michigan blanked the Tar Heels, 4-0, on Saturday morning. The Tar Heels bounced back in Saturday's finale, outlasting the Badgers, 4-3 behind a complete game from Hannah George to earn Papa's 1300th career win.
"Although the first game didn't go the way we wanted, to be able to come back and finish strong builds momentum for this team," Papa said. "Hannah was great in the circle, especially striking out the leadoff at the end who homered to start. We made a lot of nice defensive plays. Wisconsin is a really good team, but Hannah moved the ball well. We were able to pass the bat and get runs on the board to back her up in the circle."
After the second day of the Big Ten/ACC Challenge, Carolina improves to 5-3 while Michigan and Wisconsin sit at 8-0 and 5-3, respectively.
Key Moments vs. No. 11 Michigan
» Carolina threatened in the second with runners in scoring position, but UNC couldn't come around to score. Brittany Pickett drew a walk and Hailey Cole reached on an error, but a strikeout ended the frame.
» In the second, Michigan jumped on the board first, scoring on a wild pitch after a Morgan Overaitis single. The Wolverines added a second run on a double by Julia Jimenez in the third.
» Michigan extended its lead to three in the fourth before George took over in the circle.
» The Tar Heels turned a double play by George to Cole at third and Lexi Godwin at first to end the fourth inning.
» Katie Perkins broke up the no hitter with a leadoff single in the fifth but Carolina was unable to come around.
» Back-to-back doubles by the Wolverines upped the score to 4-0 in the fifth inning.
» In the sixth, Megan Dray drew a walk before Godwin singled to right field. However, a strikeout ended the inning, leaving two on base.
» UNC kept Michigan off the board in the bottom of the frame, but was unable to score in the seventh despite a leadoff single by George.
» Michigan's Meghan Beaubien struck out eight in the win.
» Winning pitcher: Meghan Beaubien (4-0) // Losing pitcher: Brittany Pickett (0-3)
Key Moments vs. Wisconsin
» Wisconsin's Kayla Konwent led off the game with a solo-shot to left for an early lead. However, George ended the inning with back-to-back strikeouts.
» George dished out three-straight strikeouts between the first and second innings.
» Kristina Burkhardt singled and stole second in the first, but was left on base.
» Leading off the third, Campbell Hutcherson laced her first hit of the season through the left side before Shayla Thompson chopped a single down the third base line. Abby Settlemyre sent a two-run double to the left-center warning track, giving UNC the 2-1 lead. After reaching on an error, Burkhardt took a large lead off first to allowing Settlemyre to steal home. Burkhard finalized the inning's scoring, reaching home on a wild pitch.
» Wisconsin responded in the fourth with a successful squeeze as Tyra Turner crossed the plate. The Badgers added one more in the sixth as Caroline Hedgecock homered to left.
» Wisconsin threatened with runners in scoring position in the seventh. However, George dished out her seventh strikeout of the night to clinch her fourth win of the season and second complete game.
» Winning pitcher: Hannah George (4-1) // Losing pitcher: Kaitlyn Menz (4-1)
Noteworthy
» Carolina has now faced five ranked opponents in its first eight games of 2020.
» In her 37th season as a head coach, Papa is the eighth coach to reach 1300 career wins. She is the sixth active coach to reach 1300 career wins and fifth active NCAA Division I coach.
» George tossed her second complete game with a season-best, seven strikeouts.
» Settlemyre had a multi-RBI game vs. Wisconsin to close out the night.
Up Next
Carolina wraps up the Big Ten/ACC Challenge Sunday at 12:30 p.m. vs. Wisconsin.
Stay up to date with Carolina Softball by following the Tar Heels on Twitter and Instagram.
"I was more concerned about winning the game," Papa said, "but if 1300 wins what the byproduct is, that's great. I'm thankful for all the players and assistant coaches who've helped get me to this point. It's more about everybody along the way, over the years who have contributed to helping us be successful. To me that's the most important thing. It's very humbling because it's a big number. It makes me appreciate that I've had the opportunity to coach so many great athletes and with supportive administration and coaches. Again, it's a milestone number, but most important to me is that we keep winning and improving every day."
Although Carolina was in scoring position early, No. 11 Michigan blanked the Tar Heels, 4-0, on Saturday morning. The Tar Heels bounced back in Saturday's finale, outlasting the Badgers, 4-3 behind a complete game from Hannah George to earn Papa's 1300th career win.
"Although the first game didn't go the way we wanted, to be able to come back and finish strong builds momentum for this team," Papa said. "Hannah was great in the circle, especially striking out the leadoff at the end who homered to start. We made a lot of nice defensive plays. Wisconsin is a really good team, but Hannah moved the ball well. We were able to pass the bat and get runs on the board to back her up in the circle."
After the second day of the Big Ten/ACC Challenge, Carolina improves to 5-3 while Michigan and Wisconsin sit at 8-0 and 5-3, respectively.
Key Moments vs. No. 11 Michigan
» Carolina threatened in the second with runners in scoring position, but UNC couldn't come around to score. Brittany Pickett drew a walk and Hailey Cole reached on an error, but a strikeout ended the frame.
» In the second, Michigan jumped on the board first, scoring on a wild pitch after a Morgan Overaitis single. The Wolverines added a second run on a double by Julia Jimenez in the third.
» Michigan extended its lead to three in the fourth before George took over in the circle.
» The Tar Heels turned a double play by George to Cole at third and Lexi Godwin at first to end the fourth inning.
» Katie Perkins broke up the no hitter with a leadoff single in the fifth but Carolina was unable to come around.
» Back-to-back doubles by the Wolverines upped the score to 4-0 in the fifth inning.
» In the sixth, Megan Dray drew a walk before Godwin singled to right field. However, a strikeout ended the inning, leaving two on base.
» UNC kept Michigan off the board in the bottom of the frame, but was unable to score in the seventh despite a leadoff single by George.
» Michigan's Meghan Beaubien struck out eight in the win.
» Winning pitcher: Meghan Beaubien (4-0) // Losing pitcher: Brittany Pickett (0-3)
Key Moments vs. Wisconsin
» Wisconsin's Kayla Konwent led off the game with a solo-shot to left for an early lead. However, George ended the inning with back-to-back strikeouts.
» George dished out three-straight strikeouts between the first and second innings.
» Kristina Burkhardt singled and stole second in the first, but was left on base.
» Leading off the third, Campbell Hutcherson laced her first hit of the season through the left side before Shayla Thompson chopped a single down the third base line. Abby Settlemyre sent a two-run double to the left-center warning track, giving UNC the 2-1 lead. After reaching on an error, Burkhardt took a large lead off first to allowing Settlemyre to steal home. Burkhard finalized the inning's scoring, reaching home on a wild pitch.
» Wisconsin responded in the fourth with a successful squeeze as Tyra Turner crossed the plate. The Badgers added one more in the sixth as Caroline Hedgecock homered to left.
» Wisconsin threatened with runners in scoring position in the seventh. However, George dished out her seventh strikeout of the night to clinch her fourth win of the season and second complete game.
» Winning pitcher: Hannah George (4-1) // Losing pitcher: Kaitlyn Menz (4-1)
Noteworthy
» Carolina has now faced five ranked opponents in its first eight games of 2020.
» In her 37th season as a head coach, Papa is the eighth coach to reach 1300 career wins. She is the sixth active coach to reach 1300 career wins and fifth active NCAA Division I coach.
» George tossed her second complete game with a season-best, seven strikeouts.
» Settlemyre had a multi-RBI game vs. Wisconsin to close out the night.
Up Next
Carolina wraps up the Big Ten/ACC Challenge Sunday at 12:30 p.m. vs. Wisconsin.
Stay up to date with Carolina Softball by following the Tar Heels on Twitter and Instagram.
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: George, Hannah (4-1)
L: Kaitlyn Menz (4-1)
Batting:
HR: Kayla Konwent 1 ; Caroline Hedgcock 1
RBI: Kayla Konwent 1 ; Caroline Hedgcock 1 ; Lauren Foster 1
SH: Lauren Foster 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Kayla Konwent 1 ; Tyra Turner 1 ; Caroline Hedgcock 1
SB: Tyra Turner 1
Batting:
2B: Settlemyre, Abby 1
RBI: Settlemyre, Abby 2
SH: Settlemyre, Abby 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Settlemyre, Abby 1 ; Burkhardt, Kristina 1 ; Hutcherson, Campbell 1 ; Thompson, Shayla 1
SB: Settlemyre, Abby 1 ; Burkhardt, Kristina 1
CS: Stubbs, Bri 1
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