April 29, 2007
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

College Softball
Saint Peter’s College 3, Rider University 1
Saint Peter’s College 10, Rider University 4

JERSEY CITY—The Broncs were swept in a Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference doubleheader at Saint Peter’s Sunday. "We had some opportunities, runners on second and third, and we didn’t take advantage," said Rider head coach Tricia Carroll. "It was a frustrating day."

In the first game, sophomore Clarissa Ortiz (Vineland/Sacred Heart) hit an RBI double in the seventh inning to cut the lead to 3-1. Ortiz had two of Rider’s nine hits. "Clarissa had a couple of big hits for us," Carroll said. "She’s getting more comfortable at the plate."

"(Junior) Jessica Holland pitched a great game and we played no defense behind her," Carroll said. Holland (Hatboro, Pa./Hatboro-Horsham) allowed one earned run.

In the second game, Rider (7-32, 2-10 MAAC) junior Tiffany Day-Neutill (Agoura Hills, Calif./Oaks Christian) hit a two-run triple to cut the lead to 9-3 in the fifth inning.

Freshman Derrin Minunni (Cohes, NY/Shaker) and freshman Candice Harris (Las Vegas, Nev./Coronado) each had three hits on the day for the Broncs.

"We’re hitting the ball, but right at people," Carroll said.

Rider plays at Princeton Tuesday.

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