CLERMONT, Fl. – The Spring Arbor Softball team added two more wins to their Florida trip, defeating Carlow University and Judson University to advance to 8-0 on the season.
 
The Cougars used strong pitching to remain in the driver's seat for the entirety of the game, as Emmalee Hamp pitched a complete game and struck out nine in the process. Spring Arbor won 2-0.
 
In game two, Judson gave Spring Arbor quite the battle. The Cougars found themselves in a 1-6 hole following a five run fifth inning by the Eagles.
 
From there, the Cougars offense showed up, as they outscored the Eagles 7-1 the remainder of the contest. The climax came after Payton Grange hit a two out walk-off winner to secure the game for the Cougars 8-7.
 
The Cougars play two more games this week, with matches against other NAIA programs a part of the 67 team field.
 
THE BASICS
SCORES: Spring Arbor 2, Carlow 0
Spring Arbor 8, Judson 7
LOCATION: Clermont, Fl.
RECORD: Spring Arbor 8-0
 
 GAME 1 HIGHLIGHTS
- Maddy Thrush led the Cougar offense, as she went 3-for-4 on the afternoon.
- Emmalee Hamp earned the win on the mound, striking out nine in the win.
- The seven run comeback is the Cougars largest comeback of the season so far.
 
GAME 2 HIGHLIGHTS
- The Cougars saw offensive production from top to bottom of the order, as nine batters recorded a hit, and six batters recorded multiple hits.
- Six different Cougars recorded an RBI on the afternoon, the most in any game so far this season.
- Elena Jones earned the win for Spring Arbor, pitching a complete game.
- This is the Cougars second walk-off win in Florida, and is their best start to the season in over 25 years.