LAURINBURG, N.C. - The University of Mount Olive softball team opened up the 2022 season sweeping a doubleheader against St. Andrews on the road 18-0/14-1.

GAME ONE INFORMATION
The Trojans wasted no time piling on runs in the first two innings as Carly Curcio belted a grand slam in the top of the second to begin the barrage. UMO added one more run in the second, but did not let up for the remainder of the game.

Mount Olive added six runs in the third and seven in the fourth to secure the win,highlighted by Curcio's second home run of the day and a three-run long ball from Kylie Emanuele.

TROJAN LEADERS
Curcio had two hits, five RBI, and earned a walk in game one. Lauren King (1-0) earned the win after a five inning two-hit shutout including six strikeouts.

KNIGHT LEADERS
Only one SAU batter had two hits in the contest.

GAME TWO INFORMATION
Game two saw much of the same pattern as UMO got the first run in the first inning from an Emanuele RBI-single. St. Andrews countered with their only run of the day in the bottom of the first.

There was no looking back for Mount Olive as the Trojans scattered 13 runs over the next three innings to cruise to a 14-1 victory and two game sweep.

TROJAN LEADERS
Megan Bryant batted in four runs on two hits in game two.

COACH'S COMMENTS
"It was exciting to get out on the field and start competing again. We have been preparing and think we have a strong foundation to do some great things. Today we came out with a lot of intensity and excitement and did all the little things right. We pitched well, played great defense, ran the bases well and hit the ball exceptionally. This was a great series to build on and continue to improve upon," said Head Coach Mandy Sansbury.

ON DECK
The Trojans remain on the road to take on Fayetteville State University in a doubleheader February 12. First pitch is scheduled for 1 pm.