BOX SCORE 1 | BOX SCORE 2 Clermont, FL. (March 4, 2018) -  Alvernia University Softball opened up the 2018 season with a pair of wins on Sunday at The Spring Games in Clermont, FL.

The Golden Wolves topped Carthage College 6-5 in game one before defeating Mitchell College 10-1 in 5 innings.

In game one against Carthage College (1-1), Sarah Bystrycki and Morgan Psiuk each went 2-3, scoring one run a piece. Sophomore Riley Shields pitched a complete game, giving up five runs, 3 earned, for her first win of the season.

In game two, Sarah Bystrycki continued her hot start leading the offense with 3 doubles, while scoring one run. Emily Carmella went 1-2, scoring three runs, while Mckenzie Miessau went 2-3 with two runs scored leading Alvernia to a 10-1 win over Mitchell College (0-1). As a team, Alvernia collected 9 hits, scoring 10 runs to force the mercy rule after 5 innings. Junior Kayla Andrews threw five innings of work to get the win, giving up 6 hits, allowing one earned run.

The Golden Wolves continue day 2 of their spring trip facing North Central University at 2:00 PM and Emmanuel College at 7:00 PM.

Game One:  Alvernia 6 Carthage 5
Game Two: Alvernia 10- Mitchell 1