Patriots blank NGU 8-0 behind first-inning outburst

DUNCAN, SC – Top-seeded and 21st-ranked Francis Marion University scored seven runs in the first inning and cruised to an 8-0 five-inning victory over second-seeded North Greenville University, Saturday afternoon (April 27) in the semifinals of the Conference Carolinas Softball Tournament. The defending tournament champion, Francis Marion improves to 44-10 and advances to the championship game on Sunday at noon. North Greenville (36-19) drops to the elimination bracket final game on Saturday at 6 p.m. Whichever team comes through the elimination bracket will have to beat the Patriots twice on Sunday to claim the title and the automatic berth to...