CNU clinches USA South softball title with Bishop sweep

Newport News, VA - Christopher Newport's softball squad, ranked 10th in the nation, swept North Carolina Wesleyan on Wednesday afternoon, clinching the USA South regular season title in the process.  The Lady Captains, who won by 7-5 and 10-2 scores, also secured the #1 seed in next week's USA South Tournament. The Bishops are now 18-10 overall and finish 7-7 in conference play.

In game one, Janet Fairchild improved to 12-1 on the year by tossing six innings for the Captains. She allowed three runs (one earned) on five hits, while walking one and striking out four.  Libby Fulford (13-6) took the loss for Wesleyan, giving up seven runs (five earned) on six hits in a complete game effort.

Margit Severin was 2-for-3 with two RBI and Jamie Jansen finished 2-for-3 with a run scored for CNU, while Ashlee Bass and Hannah Hardy each had two hits for the Bishops.

In game two, Christopher Newport won 10-2 in five innings.

Kristen Bruce went the distance to pick up her ninth win of the year. The freshman allowed two runs on three hits, walked one and whiffed five.  Karen Hathcock took the loss for Wesleyan.

The Bishops will return to action at home on Friday when they host Guilford College.  Game one is slated for 2:00 p.m. at Edge Field.