Francis Marion Softball: Patriots Sweep Mount Olive, Win Conference Championship
The 24th-ranked Francis Marion University softball team secured the Conference Carolinas East Division title by sweeping the University of Mount Olive, winning 3-2 in a pitchers' duel and 12-8 in a high-scoring second game.
By the Numbers- Francis Marion University is now 39-10 overall and 18-4 in conference play.
- Sophomore left-handed pitcher Alyssa Poston had a record of 22-4 after limiting Mount Olive to two runs in the first game.
- In the second game, Jenna Walling and Alyssa Poston combined for the win and save, respectively.
- Francis Marion University clinched the Conference Carolinas East Division title with this sweep.
- Members of the 2023 FMU squad received their championship rings before the games.
- FMU will play their final regular-season games on Saturday, hosting Barton College for a doubleheader.
FMU will play its final regular-season games on Saturday, hosting Barton College for a 1 p.m. doubleheader.
Bottom LineThe #24 Patriots celebrated clinching the division title with a double win against Mount Olive, setting a strong foundation for their upcoming games and solidifying their position in the rankings.
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