2004 Gulf Coast Invitational Top Stories

ORANGE BEACH, Ala. - Kristina McNew clobbered a grand slam over the centerfield wall in the top of the first inning as the Lady Statesmen built up a 5-0 first inning lead and cruised to an 8-0 victory in round one of pool play Friday afternoon at the Gulf Coast Invitational in Orange Beach, Ala.

William Penn (3-0) needed just five innings in order to close out Lee University and move on to their second game with Saint Gregory’s expected to begin at 3 p.m.

Danielle O’Brien allowed just one hit and struck out four in five innings of work to earn the victory.

Steph Christner led off the third inning with a solo home run of her own in helping to stretch the lead out to 6-0.

Lee falls to 4-7 on the year and 0-1 in tournament action.  The Lady Flames will next play No. 5 Thomas University at 5 p.m. in round two of pool play. 

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Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H        
William Penn 5 0 2 0 2 X X 9 9        
Lee University 0 0 0 0 0 X X 0 1