Rivier 1 SJC-CT 0
Rivier 8 SJC-CT 0 (5 innings)

Nashua, NH - For the first time all season, the Raiders (16-1; 10-0) struggled to get hits. A small window of opportunity presented itself to the Blue and Gray in the bottom of the sixth inning and, like good teams do, they jumped right through it. Freshman Katie Bachinski (Northfield, MA) sent a 1-out single up the middle. As Bachinski took off for second base on a steal attempt, senior Monica White (Augusta, ME) tapped one back to the pitcher. Bachinski never hesitated and rounded second base, heading for third. The Blue Jays return throw from the first baseman was off line which allowed Katie to score the game-winning run. Freshman Taylor Cournoyer (3 for 3) and senior Jess Mellen (1 for 2) were the only other players with hits. Monica White remains a perfect 13-0 on the season as she hurled a complete game 1-hitter. She also mowed down 15 SJC batters.

Riv jumped all over the visitors in Game 2 as they plated four runs in the first frame and four more in the fourth inning to invoke the mercy rule. Freshman Taylor Cournoyer (Mansfield, MA) immediately set the tone with a single up the middle. A misplay by centerfield allowed Cournoyer to advance into scoring position. Freshman Katie Bachinski (Northfield, MA) switched places with Cournoyer as she slammed one over the centerfielders head. Two passed balls allowed Bachinski to score. Two singles by freshmen Mandy Thornton (Hanover, MA) and Marissa Mercier (N. Smithfield, RI), two base on balls by seniors Monica White (Augusta, ME) and Brenna Campbell (Nashua, NH) and a Blue Jay error produced the other two runs. Bachinski doubled again to lead off the fourth. RBI singles by White, Mercier and senior Jess Mellen (Rockland, MA) along with a run-scoring sacrifice fly by Thornton put the game out of reach. Freshman Danielle Magnant (Franklin, VT) improved to 2-0 on the season as she pitched 3 scoreless innings. Senior Alexa Feener (Franklin, NH) came in and did her job as she picked up a strikeout in 1 inning of work. White finished the game off in style as she pitched the final inning and added two more K's to her conference-leading totals.

The Raiders are off for Easter Sunday but are back in action on Monday afternoon. Riv travels to Boston, MA for a conference showdown against the Rams of Suffolk University. First pitch - 2pm.