Husson Wins Fifth-Straight NAC Softball Title
Husson Wins Fifth-Straight NAC Softball Title
BANGOR, Maine - Becca McCarty twirled a complete-game one-hit shut out and the Husson offense produced six runs en route to its fifth straight North Atlantic Conference (NAC) Softball title, downing Castleton 6-0 in a decisive game six.
Husson struck for two runs in the bottom of the first frame when Aimee Mortensen grounded into an RBI fielder's choice, and Deb Colpitts followed with an RBI single to put the home team up 2-0. Castleton struggled to respond, mustering only two baserunners throughout the entire game.
In the top of the second inning, Kayla Daigle reached with the Spartans only hit of the day, a two-out single into left-center. The freshman attempted to make something happen, but was caught stealing by Husson catcher Heidi Shaw to end the inning.
Castleton hurler Taylor Lively did her best to keep the Spartans in the game. After allowing two runs in the first frame, the senior pitcher tossed four scoreless innings to keep her team within striking distance.
In the bottom of the sixth, however, the Husson offense caught up to Lively, striking for four runs on five hits and three defensive errors by the Spartans. 
Lona Sargent rocked an RBI double to deep center field, and Mortensen ripped a two-run single for the Eagles to take a 6-0 lead.
In the top of the seventh inning, McCarty retired the Spartans in order to solidify the Eagles' win, granting them their fifth consecutive North Atlantic Conference title. The Eagles will continue their season with a trip to the NCAA Tournament. Castleton finishes their season with an 18-21 record.
All-Tournament Team
Emily Soule - U Maine Farmington
Kaitlyn Bartlett - U Maine Farmington
Katie Davis - Lyndon
Jena Finnegan - Lyndon
Kristy Pinkham - Castleton
Taylor Lively - Castleton
Stephanie Sylvester - Castleton
Heidi Shaw - Husson
Amanda Ryan - Husson
Becca McCarty - Husson (Tournament MVP)
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Quarterfinals – Tuesday, April 23 at Higher Seed
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(8) Johnson St.
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1
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(1) Husson
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9 |
RECAP |
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(7) Lyndon
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5
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(2) New England Col.
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1 |
RECAP |
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(6) Thomas
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0
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(3) Castleton
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3 |
RECAP |
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(5) Maine-Farmington
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5
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(4) Maine Maritime
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4 |
RECAP |
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NAC Tournament – Hosted by Highest Remaining Seed
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Friday, April 26
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Maine-Farmington
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0
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Husson
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6
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RECAP
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Lyndon
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0
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Castleton
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6
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RECAP
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Maine-Farmington
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2
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Lyndon
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3
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RECAP
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Husson
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2
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Castleton
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0
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RECAP
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Saturday, April 27
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Castleton
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8
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Lyndon
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0
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RECAP
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Husson
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6
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Castleton
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0
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April 26, 2013
Top-seeded Husson University advanced to the second day of the North Atlantic Conference unblemished, downing University of Maine at Farmington 6-0 and Castleton 2-0. Castleton and Lyndon, also advanced to day two and will square off in an elimination game to start the day Saturday at noon.
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Quarterfinals – Tuesday, April 23 at Higher Seed
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(8) Johnson St.
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1
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(1) Husson
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9 |
RECAP |
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(7) Lyndon
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5
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(2) New England Col.
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1 |
RECAP |
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(6) Thomas
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0
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(3) Castleton
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3 |
RECAP |
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(5) Maine-Farmington
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5
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(4) Maine Maritime
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4 |
RECAP |
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NAC Tournament – Hosted by Highest Remaining Seed
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Friday, April 26
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Maine-Farmington
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0
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Husson
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6
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RECAP
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Lyndon
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0
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Castleton
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6
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RECAP
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Maine-Farmington
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2
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Lyndon
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3
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RECAP
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Husson
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2
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Castleton
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0
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RECAP
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Saturday, April 27
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Castleton
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vs
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Lyndon
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12 pm
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GAME 5
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Husson
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vs
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Winner of Game 5
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2 pm
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GAME 6
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Sunday, April 28 – If Necessary
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Game 6 opponents
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1 pm
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GAME 7
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April 23, 2013
Top-seeded Husson University breezed through its quarterfinal round game of the North Atlantic Conference (NAC) Softball Tournament, while seventh-seeded Lyndon State College crashed the party, upsetting number-two New England College. Castleton shut out Thomas and UMF edged Maine Maritime to round out the field for this weekend's double-elimination tournament hosted at Husson.
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Quarterfinals – Tuesday, April 23 at Higher Seed
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(8) Johnson St.
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1
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(1) Husson
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9 |
RECAP |
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(7) Lyndon
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5
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(2) New England Col.
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1 |
RECAP |
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(6) Thomas
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0
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(3) Castleton
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3 |
RECAP |
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(5) Maine-Farmington
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5
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(4) Maine Maritime
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4 |
RECAP |
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NAC Tournament – Hosted by Highest Remaining Seed
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Friday, April 26
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Maine-Farmington
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vs
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Husson
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10 am
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GAME 1
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Lyndon
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vs
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Castleton
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12 pm
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GAME 2
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Loser of Game 1
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vs
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Loser of Game 2
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2 pm
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GAME 3
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Winner of Game 1
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vs
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Winner of Game 2
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4 pm
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GAME 4
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Saturday, April 27
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Loser of Game 4
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vs
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Winner of Game 3
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12 pm
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GAME 5
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Winner of Game 4
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vs
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Winner of Game 5
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2 pm
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GAME 6
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Sunday, April 28 – If Necessary
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Game 6 opponents
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1 pm
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GAME 7
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April 20, 2013
Husson University has earned the top seed in the upcoming North Atlantic Conference Softball Championship. Winners of four-straight NAC titles, Husson finished the regular season at 15-1 in conference play and will host eighth-seeded Johnson State (5-11) in a quarterfinal match up Tuesday.
New England College, which handed the Eagles their only conference loss of the season earned the second seed at 13-3 and will host seventh-seeded Lyndon (5-11) Tuesday.
Third-seeded Castleton (12-4) will host Thomas (7-9) which earned the sixth seed, while fourth-seeded Maine Maritime (8-8) will host fifth-seeded University of Maine at Farmington (7-9) in quarterfinal action Tuesday.
First round winners will advance to the highest remaining seed for a double-elimination tournament with contests beginning Friday, April 26.
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Quarterfinals – Tuesday, April 23 at Higher Seed
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(8) Johnson St.
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at
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(1) Husson
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(7) Lyndon
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at
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(2) New England Col.
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(6) Thomas
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at
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(3) Castleton
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(5) Maine-Farmington
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At
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(4) Maine Maritime
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NAC Tournament – Hosted by Highest Remaining Seed
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Friday, April 26
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UMF/Maine Maritime
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vs
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Johnson St./Husson
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10 am
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GAME 1
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Thomas/Castleton
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vs
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Lyndon/New England Col.
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12 pm
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GAME 2
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Loser of Game 1
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vs
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Loser of Game 2
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2 pm
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GAME 3
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Winner of Game 1
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vs
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Winner of Game 2
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4 pm
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GAME 4
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Saturday, April 27
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Loser of Game 4
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vs
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Winner of Game 3
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12 pm
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GAME 5
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Winner of Game 4
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vs
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Winner of Game 5
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2 pm
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GAME 6
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Sunday, April 28 – If Necessary
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Game 6 opponents
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1 pm
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GAME 7
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The top eight teams qualify for the NAC Championship. Predetermined tiebreaking procedures were used to seed teams. Game times are subject to change. The NAC Champion receives an automatic berth to the NCAA Division III Championship.