MONROE, La. – Junior Melanie Coyne threw all seven innings in ULM's 3-1 win over Seton Hall Sunday in the Mardi Gras Classic finale at ULM Softball Complex.
Coyne allowed a run in the top of the second on a couple of hits before settling in to blank SHU (4-1) for the remainder of the game. Coyne only allowed two hits in the final five innings.
The Pirates took an early 1-0 lead in the second after Alex Rabbetts hit a double to center field and Lauren Fischer drove her in on a single up the middle.
ULM (4-2) responded in the bottom of the fourth when freshman Sydney McKay walked and senior Faith Bohack singled through the left side to put runners on first and second. Junior Vanessa Garcia then walked to load the bases with no outs.
Senior Amye Barre grounded out to shortstop Ragen Reddick which brought home McKay. With junior McKinley Marks at the dish, Bohack and Garcia advanced on a passed ball, giving the Warhawks the first lead of the game at 2-1. After Marks and sophomore Cheyanne Lyon walked, junior Sidney Coy plated Garcia on a sacrifice fly to left field in foul territory.
Coyne did not allow another hit from that point up until the seventh inning. SHU's Chris Head started the inning with a single but was thrown out trying to advance to second base by left fielder Rochelle Roberts. Coyne retired two of the next three batters to seal the game.
The Warhawks return to action next weekend in the Tiger Classic hosted by Tennessee State University. The Warhawks open the tournament Friday against Northern Kentucky on a 9 a.m. first pitch.
Mardi Gras Classic All-Tournament Team
No. Pos. Name Team
11 P Melanie Coyne ULM
15 INF Faith Bohack ULM
21 OF Rochelle Roberts ULM
23 DP **McKinley Marks ULM
5 INF Alex Rabbetts Seton Hall
6 P Chrisa Head Seton Hall
10 P **Madison Strunk Seton Hall
23 INF Alexis Walkden Seton Hall
11 P Callee Guffey Stephen F. Austin
15 OF Courtney Chambers Stephen F. Austin
38 DP/P Brittany Lewis Stephen F. Austin
3 OF Mckenzie Johnson Grambling State
32 UTL Daneisha Hinton Prairie View A&M
**Denotes Co-MOP
Four ULM softball student-athletes were recognized for their outstanding play in the Mardi Gras Classic. Bohack, Coyne, Marks and Roberts were named to the All-Mardi Gras Classic Tournament Team. Marks was named Co-Most Outstanding Player alongside SHU pitcher Madison Strunk.
Bohack hit .500 this weekend with two home runs and six RBIs, becoming the sixth ULM softball student-athlete to eclipse 100 career RBIs. Coyne notched two wins in three appearances including two complete games and one shutout. Marks recorded the best team batting average (min. 10 at bats) at .583 with seven hits in 12 at-bats including a double and a homer and drove in five runs. Roberts batted .538 and notched seven hits including a double and a triple. Roberts also drew four walks and was 8-8 in stolen base attempts.
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