Game 38 Final Score
Campbell (26-11, 12-3 CAA) – 8
Monmouth (9-29, 5-10 CAA) – 2
 
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. – Monmouth University Softball showed early promise behind a pair of extra-base hits from Izzy Bonacci and Lexi Castaneda, but Campbell capitalized on a big fifth inning to come away with an 8-2 victory on Saturday afternoon at MU Softball Park.
 
The Hawks tallied six hits and drew five walks while keeping pace with the Camels through the early innings. Monmouth's offense came alive in the bottom of the third, responding to Campbell's opening run with two of their own.
 
Bonacci delivered a clutch RBI double to right-center to plate Sammy Miller, who led off the frame with a walk. Castaneda followed with a sharply hit RBI single through the right side, scoring Bonacci and giving Monmouth a 2-1 lead.
 
Sophomore Olivia Lewis made the start in the circle and pitched four innings, allowing five earned runs while striking out two. Jayla Cadena entered in relief and kept the Hawks within reach, surrendering just two runs over three innings of work.
 
Notes & Numbers
- Six hits for Monmouth's offense is the most since having eight on March 26 at Saint Joseph's.
- Lewis made her team-leading 32^nd appearance and 19^th start in the circle this season.
- It was the 13^th game this season Lewis struck out multiple batters.
- Bonacci hit her second career double and has reached base a career-high four consecutive games.
- Bonacci has an on-base percentage of .412.
- Miller has eight stolen bases on the season which ranks eighth on the team.
- Monmouth is now 5-10 in CAA games ranks ninth in the conference standings.
- Campbell had nine hits to Monmouth's six.
- MU left 12 runners on base to Campbell's seven.
- Campbell leads the all-time series, 5-2.
 
Up Next
The Hawks pick up their season on Wednesday, April 9 versus Columbia. The game will be broadcast live on FloCollege at 3 p.m.