Stephens 3-Run Homer Secures the Eagles win against Hofstra

Friday, February 16

Tampa, Fla.

2:00 p.m.

Boston College

6-2

Hofstra University

1-1

Hofstra

Boston College

Photo by: Julia Fortin

Stephens 3-Run Homer Secures the Eagles win against Hofstra

February 16, 2024 | Softball

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Eagles defeat the Lions 4-1 in the first match-up of the day

By: Athletic Communications

TAMPA, Fla. – The Eagles defeated Hofstra with a 4-1 victory at the USF Softball Complex, Friday afternoon. The Eagles totaled 10 hits, on four RBIs for the teams first match-up of the day.

The Eagles got on the board early in the first inning racking up four runs. With Jules Shields and Nicole Giery on first and second a Jordan Stephens homer sent all three through home plate. The home-run marked the second of the season for the Eagles and the first of Stephens Boston College career. The momentum continued for the Eagles with bases loaded a Kali Case single put Zoe Hines through the plate. The Lions responded in the top of the third with one run, but could not match the Eagles play behind home plate.

Addison Jackson had her first collegiate start behind the mound dishing out two strikes on 61 pitches. With Halie Pappion relieving Jackson in the top of the fifth making quick work of the Lions throwing five strikes on 36 pitches.