SOFTBALL

NASHUA, N.H. -The Norwich University softball team split a conference doubleheader with GNAC foe Rivier on Saturday. The Cadets took a 2-1 decision in the first game, but lost 11-2 in the nightcap.

Norwich moves to 14-12 (10-8 GNAC) following the split.

The Cadets, who were stymied for most of the day, scored two unearned runs in the bottom of the sixth inning to win game one. Norwich loaded the bases in the inning, and Lindsay Carey singled home both runs as the Cadets overcame a 1-0 deficit.

Mackenzie Pratt scattered seven hits over seven innings to earn the win in the circle for NU.

Rivier broke open a 2-2 contest in game two with a seven-run sixth inning to gain the split. Norwich generated just four hits in the nightcap.

Norwich returns to action on Sunday, April 13, when the Cadets travel to Boston to take on GNAC opponent Emerson in a conference doubleheader.