At Charleston, W.Va., William Carey University of Mississippi defeated the University of Maine-Presque Isle 15-1 and 25-0 to eliminate the Owls from the NAIA Regional Qualifier for the national tournament. In the championship game, tournament MVP Brea Neidhardt hit a solo home run, a double and two singles for William Carey. Judy Barber homered, doubled and singled and Nikki Sanders hit a fifth inning grand slam. Erica Davis (North Yarmouth, ME) singled in the second inning for UMPI’s lone hit. In the first game, Jill Wedgeworth hit a two-run home run for William Carey (38-6). Neidhardt doubled and singled. Desiree Smith (Thomaston, ME) singled and scored on a passed ball for the Owls (17-11). Kathleen Higgins (Cole Harbour, ME) also singled. The Owls finish their season with an overall record of 17-11.
