Game 43 Final Score
Monmouth (10-33, 6-13 CAA) – 4
Towson (19-24, 7-12 CAA) – 2
 
TOWSON, MD. – Behind a stellar complete-game performance from Izzy Bonacci and a clutch late-inning rally, Monmouth University Softball secured a 4-2 road victory over Towson on Friday afternoon at Tiger Stadium.
 
The Hawks scored all four of their runs over the final two innings, kickstarted by a two-out two-run single by senior centerfielder Lexi Castaneda in the top of the sixth. After Towson cut the deficit in half in the bottom half, Clare Picone and Bonacci each delivered RBI doubles in the top of the seventh for extra insurance. The Tigers got another run back in the final frame and were able to put the tying run on base, but Bonacci shut the door with a game-ending strikeout.
 
In just her second CAA start, Bonacci (2-6) was excellent in the circle, allowing just two earned runs on eight hits while striking out five in a full seven innings of work – marking her first career complete game at the Division I level. Her five strikeouts were also a career high.
 
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"Total team win from the girls today! They played the game the right way with a bunch of hustle on defense, great situation bunts and competitive two-strike hitting. Most importantly a stellar performance from Izzy. I couldn't be prouder!" – Head Coach Morgan Royer
 
Notes & Numbers
- The win snaps a 17-game losing streak for the Hawks and is their first since March 15.
- Bonacci's complete game is the first in her career.
- Bonacci recorded a season best five strikeouts.
- Jayla Cadena and Kylee McLain each recorded two hits. They are tied for the team lead with eight multi-hit contests.
- Castaneda has four multi-RBI games this season.
- Picone leads the Hawks with seven doubles.
- Both teams registered eight hits on the day.
- Towson committed the game's lone error.
- Both teams left seven runners on base.
- Towson leads the all-time series, 3-2.
 
Up Next
The Hawks and Tigers will play game two on Saturday, April 19. First pitch is scheduled for 1 p.m.