University of North Carolina Athletics
Sunday, May 8
Syracuse, N.Y.
12 p.m.
North Carolina
23-28, 6-18
1
at
9
Syracuse
25-20, 7-15
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | Runs R | Hits H | Errors E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 3 |
| SYRACUSE | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 10 | 0 |
Photo by: Charles May
Softball Season Ends In Syracuse
May 8, 2022 | Softball
SYRACUSE, N.Y. – The Carolina softball team's 2022 season came to a close with a 9-1 loss at Syracuse on Sunday afternoon. The Orange took all three games from the Tar Heels, outscoring Carolina 18-4 in the series.
The Tar Heels were plagued by costly fielding errors in the loss, committing three in the first two innings, and were outhit 10-5.
Syracuse got things going early with a run in the first, before plating three more runs in the second to take a 4-0 lead.
In the bottom of the third, the Orange were able to add to their lead, scoring four runs off three hits, including a bases-clearing triple, to go ahead 8-0.
Carolina was able to scratch across a run in the fourth with a solo home run from Kiersten Licea, her first of the season, to make it 8-1.
Syracuse ended the game early with a one-run home run in the sixth.
Senior pitcher Hannah George took the loss, allowing six hits and four earned runs with a strikeout in an inning and a third of work. Lilli Backes and Carlie Myrtle finished out the game for the Tar Heels in the circle.
Carolina ended the season 23-28 overall, with a 6-18 record in ACC play.
Stay up to date with Carolina Softball by following the Tar Heels on Twitter and Instagram.
The Tar Heels were plagued by costly fielding errors in the loss, committing three in the first two innings, and were outhit 10-5.
Syracuse got things going early with a run in the first, before plating three more runs in the second to take a 4-0 lead.
In the bottom of the third, the Orange were able to add to their lead, scoring four runs off three hits, including a bases-clearing triple, to go ahead 8-0.
Carolina was able to scratch across a run in the fourth with a solo home run from Kiersten Licea, her first of the season, to make it 8-1.
Syracuse ended the game early with a one-run home run in the sixth.
Senior pitcher Hannah George took the loss, allowing six hits and four earned runs with a strikeout in an inning and a third of work. Lilli Backes and Carlie Myrtle finished out the game for the Tar Heels in the circle.
Carolina ended the season 23-28 overall, with a 6-18 record in ACC play.
Stay up to date with Carolina Softball by following the Tar Heels on Twitter and Instagram.
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Ariana Adams (8-8)
L: George, Hannah (10-10)
Batting:
2B: Greene, Taylor 1
HR: Licea, Kiersten 1
RBI: Licea, Kiersten 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Licea, Kiersten 1
SB: Jubas, Sara 1
CS: Snead, Carsyn 1
Batting:
3B: Angel Jasso 1 ; Paris Woods 1
HR: Angel Jasso 1
RBI: Angel Jasso 3 ; Neli Casares-Maher 1 ; Tessa Galipeau 1 ; Rebecca Clyde 1 ; Paris Woods 3
SH: Laila Alves 1 ; Paris Woods 1
SF: Laila Alves 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Angel Jasso 2 ; Neli Casares-Maher 1 ; Ryan Gallegos 1 ; Carli Campbell 2 ; Taylor Posner 1 ; Paris Woods 2
CS: Angel Jasso 1
Game Leaders
AB
2
R
0
H
1
RBI
0
AB
3
R
0
H
1
RBI
0
AB
3
R
0
H
1
RBI
0
AB
2
R
1
H
1
RBI
1
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