Friday, March 22
Logan, Utah
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Broncos Swept by Aggies in Doubleheader
3/22/2024 7:26:00 PM | Softball
LOGAN, Utah – Boise State's offense was held in check by Utah State as the Aggies swept a softball doubleheader 2-1 and 9-1 (5), Friday.
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In the opener, Hollie Farmer homered to lead off the top of the fifth for the game's first run. Utah State (19-11, 3-2 Mountain West) tied the game and loaded the bases with one out.
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Abby Bumcrot fielded a ground ball off the bat of Tatum Silva, but her throw to the plate bounced and Leah McAnally could not come up with it allowing the winning run to score.
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Trailing 1-0 in the nightcap, Boise State (20-13, 0-2 MW) tied the game on a bizarre play in the third. With Sophia Knight at first base and one out, McAnally hit what appeared to be a go-ahead home run. However, Knight thought the ball was caught and headed back to first base. McAnally was halfway to second and was called out for passing a preceding runner. Instead of taking a 2-1 lead, the Broncos settled for a 1-1 tie.
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The Aggies scored six times in the third and two in the fourth to earn the mercy-rule victory.
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"We have been resilient all year and have done a good job dealing with adversity," head coach Justin Shults said. "Tomorrow we need to find a way to take a game in this series."
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Top Broncos
Boise State and Utah State wrap up their series, Saturday. First pitch is scheduled for 11 a.m.
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In the opener, Hollie Farmer homered to lead off the top of the fifth for the game's first run. Utah State (19-11, 3-2 Mountain West) tied the game and loaded the bases with one out.
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Abby Bumcrot fielded a ground ball off the bat of Tatum Silva, but her throw to the plate bounced and Leah McAnally could not come up with it allowing the winning run to score.
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Trailing 1-0 in the nightcap, Boise State (20-13, 0-2 MW) tied the game on a bizarre play in the third. With Sophia Knight at first base and one out, McAnally hit what appeared to be a go-ahead home run. However, Knight thought the ball was caught and headed back to first base. McAnally was halfway to second and was called out for passing a preceding runner. Instead of taking a 2-1 lead, the Broncos settled for a 1-1 tie.
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The Aggies scored six times in the third and two in the fourth to earn the mercy-rule victory.
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"We have been resilient all year and have done a good job dealing with adversity," head coach Justin Shults said. "Tomorrow we need to find a way to take a game in this series."
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Top Broncos
- Sophia Knight was 4-for-7.
- Hollie Farmer homered in game one.
- Boise State has won the last-17 meetings with Utah State prior to Friday.
- Sophia Knight leads the NCAA with 54 hits.
Boise State and Utah State wrap up their series, Saturday. First pitch is scheduled for 11 a.m.
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Team Stats
Pitching:
W: ZUNIGA, K. (5-2)
L: Dowell, Abby (4-3)
Batting:
RBI: McAnally, Leah 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Knight, Sophia 1
Batting:
2B: FIFITA, A 1 ; BUNTON, Alex 1
3B: COLUNGA, J 1
RBI: FIFITA, A 1 ; MATEJ, Grace 1 ; BUNTON, Alex 1 ; ASHNER, Ali 1 ; COLUNGA, J 2 ; MEDINA, C. 2 ; PRATT, Kya 1
SH: SILVA, T. 1
Base Running:
RUNS: FIFITA, A 1 ; SILVA, T. 1 ; MATEJ, Grace 2 ; GONZALEZ, G 1 ; ASHNER, Ali 2 ; COLUNGA, J 1 ; MEDINA, C. 1
HBP: FIFITA, A 1 ; GONZALEZ, G 1
Game Leaders
AB
3
R
1
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2
RBI
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AB
2
R
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H
2
RBI
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AB
3
R
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H
1
RBI
1
AB
2
R
0
H
1
RBI
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