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Jordan Hill sliding into third base
11
Winner Vermont State Castleton CASTLETO 10-5
7
Norwich NORWICH 5-10
Winner
Vermont State Castleton CASTLETO
10-5
11
Final
7
Norwich NORWICH
5-10
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E
Vermont State Castleton CASTLETO 3 0 6 0 0 2 0 11 15 3
Norwich NORWICH 2 2 3 0 0 0 0 7 11 1

W: Gould, Madison (6-1) L: Madison DeCota (4-7)

Game Recap: Softball |

Castleton Outlasts Norwich in In-State Showdown

NORTHFIELD, VT. – The Vermont State University Castleton softball team defeated Norwich University, 11-7, on Thursday afternoon in a non-conference matchup.

The Basics:
  • Final Score: 11-7 Castleton
  • Location: Northfield, Vt. | NU Softball Field
  • Records: 10-5 (2-0 LEC) Castleton | 5-10 (1-5 GNAC) Norwich
How it Happened:
Castleton started strong in the top of the first, as Maddy Dudley worked a leadoff walk and Samera Rideout was hit by a pitch to put two on. Madison Gould delivered a double to right center to bring in the game's first run before Alex Brouillette followed with a hard-hit single to score two more, giving the Spartans a 3-0 lead.

Norwich responded in the bottom half, opening with a triple and scoring on a double to right center. A fielding error later in the inning allowed another run to come across, trimming the lead to 3-2 after one.

The Cadets took the lead in the second inning, stringing together multiple singles to load the bases. A hit to left field, combined with a throwing error, brought in two runs as Norwich moved ahead 4-3.

The Spartans answered with a breakout third inning, plating six runs to regain control. Brouillette and Masson Billert each singled to put the Spartans on base. Sami Horton drew a walk, and a series of wild pitches allowed Castleton to score the tying and go-ahead runs. Jordan Hill added an RBI single, and Dudley paced the inning with a two-run double to right center as the Spartans built a 9-4 advantage. Norwich kept the pressure on in the bottom of the third, taking advantage of an error and several walks to plate three runs and cut the deficit to 9-7.

After a scoreless fifth inning, Castleton added insurance in the sixth. Anna Winter reached on an error and Carolyne Burlone followed with a single before Hill drove in a run on a groundout. Dudley added an RBI single later in the inning to extend the lead to 11-7. Castleton's defense held Norwich scoreless over the final frame to secure the victory.

Top Performers:
  • Gould earned the win in relief, tossing four innings while allowing just three hits and two walks with three strikeouts.
  • Brouillette and Dudley each recorded three hits, with Dudley driving in three runs and Brouillette adding two RBIs.  
What's Next
Castleton will travel to Keene State on Saturday, April 4, for a conference double-header beginning at 12 p.m.
 
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