April 7, 1998

PROVIDENCE, R.I. --The Lady Friar softball team split with Brown this afternoon losing the first game, 4-2 then winning the nightcap, 1-0.

In the first game, Brown's Julie Iler and Jen Purchase each tallied two hits for the Bears to lead the attack. Freshman Tami Parrott belted a double in the fifth inning to knock in two runs for the 4-2 edge in the game. Providence pitcher Robyn West gave up six hits and struck out six batters. PC junior Kristi Lyman was 2-2 at the plate.

In the second game, Providence's freshman Kerri Jacklets hit a solo homerun in the bottom of the sixth inning to give the Friars the victory. Friar hurler Heather Nathan recorded a one-hitter on the mound.

Providence's record is 12-16-2 overall while Brown falls to 2-12 overall.

First Game
        1   2   3   4   5   6   7           R   H   E
Brown   1   0   1   0   2   0   0           4   6   0
PC      0   0   0   0   2   0   0           2   6   1

Batteries
Brown- Tami Parrott, Ellie Blake (6) - Sara Rowbottom
PC - Robyn West  - Gwyn Mangini

Second Game
        1   2   3   4   5   6   7       R   H   E
Brown   0   0   0   0   0   0   0       0   1   1
PC      0   0   0   0   0   1   0       1   3   2

Batteries
Brown - Kelly Maloy - Sara Rowbottom
PC - Heather Nathan - Gwyn Mangini