Game 20 Final Score (Five Innings)
Monmouth (5-15, 1-0 CAA) – 12
North Carolina A&T (5-14, 0-1 CAA) – 9
 
GREENSBORO, N.C. – Monmouth University's offense erupted for a season-high 12 runs as the Hawks cruised to a 12-0, five-inning shutout over North Carolina A&T on Friday afternoon at the Aggie Softball Complex.
 
The Hawks (5-15) showcased their most complete performance of the season, pounding out 12 hits while Olivia Lewis delivered a dominant outing in the circle. The sophomore right-hander tossed a five-hit shutout, striking out four and walking three to earn her second win of the year.
 
Monmouth wasted no time jumping on the Aggies (5-14), plating four runs in the first inning. Seven of the first eight Monmouth batters reached base, and the Hawks scored runs on a Gabby Gesualdo bases loaded walk, a Giana Scotti double, and a Gianna Stern single.
 
After adding a run in the second on a Scotti triple, Monmouth continued its offensive surge with two more in the fourth to push the lead to 7-0. The Hawks then put the game out of reach in the fifth, exploding for five more runs. Miller drove one in on a knock to left, and Picone brought home two with a single to right center. Lexi Castaneda drew a bases loaded walk, and freshman infielder Stern capped off the inning with a run-scoring single up the middle.
 
Scotti led the offensive charge, going 2-for-2 with four RBIs, including a double, triple, and a sacrifice fly. Picone, Gesualdo, and Stern each drove in multiple runs, while Miller and Kylee McLain scored twice.

Notes & Numbers
- Monmouth begins its CAA season 1-0.
- Five different Hawks recorded and RBI and had multi-hit outings.
- Lewis picked up her second win in the circle in 2025 and first ever CAA win.
- Lewis now has four complete games this year.
- Head Coach Morgan Royer picked up her first career CAA victory.
- Scotti's triple was the third by a Hawk this season.
- Twelve runs is a season high for MU.
 
Up Next
The Hawks continue the series at North Carolina A&T with a 1 p.m. game on Saturday, March 8. The game will be broadcast live on FloCollege.