Game One Boxscore and Play-by-Play
Game Two Boxscore and Play-by-Play

NEW PALTZ, N.Y. – The nationally ranked No. 15 Plattsburgh State softball team swept a State University of New York Athletic Conference (SUNYAC) doubleheader at New Paltz, improving to 18-2 mark overall and 4-0 in SUNYAC play.  The Hawks fall to .500 overall with a 9-9 record, including a 1-3 mark against conference opponents.

Ashley Marshall (10-2) was perfect for the Cardinals in game one, allowing no runs, hits or walks while striking out 10.

The Cardinals scored in every inning but the second, en route to an 8-0 victory.  Brianna Clarke went 2-for-3 with two RBI and two runs scored.  Nicole Diemer went 1-for-4 with a two-run double in the fifth.  Marshall, Kayla Rabideau and Erin Florkiewicz each drove in a run.

The Plattsburgh offense cooled off in the second game, scoring just one run in the second inning, which would be enough to complete the sweep.

Katie McNally opened the second inning with a triple to right field.  Florkiewicz followed with a single through the left side to drive McNally home.

Heather Loughran started for the Cardinals, allowing three hits and striking out six in 5 1/3 innings to improve to 9-0.  Marshall threw the final 1 2/3, giving up two hits and recording three strikeouts for her fifth save.

The Cardinals return to action on Saturday for a conference doubleheader at Oneonta.  First pitch is scheduled for noon.