Box Score

HAMPTON, Va. – The Hampton University softball team defeated Howard University 4-2 on Sunday afternoon at the Lady Pirates Softball Complex.

The Lady Pirates (12-26, 5-4 MEAC) took two of three games over the weekend from Howard.

The Lady Bison struck first, taking a 1-0 lead in the first inning after Rebecca Kirshner drove in a run with a single to right field and advanced to second on a fielding error. But the Lady Pirates tied the game in the bottom of the inning on an RBI double by sophomore Adrianna Scott (Laurel, Md.).

Hampton added three runs in the bottom of the third inning, starting when senior Tiffany Brents (Chino Hills, Calif.) scored on a wild pitch. Junior Sharde' Estep (Aquasco, Md.) then singled home a pair of runs to put the Lady Pirates up 4-1.

Howard (13-23, 4-5 MEAC) picked up a run in the top of the seventh when Emily Johnson drove in a run with a groundout, but Marisa Coats grounded out with a runner in scoring position to end the game.

Junior Travonna Byrd (Newport News, Va.) picked up her fourth win of the season on the mound, going the full seven innings, giving up just two runs – one earned – and striking out three.

Estep led the Lady Pirates at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two RBIs.

The Lady Pirates will return to action on Tuesday, when they head to Lynchburg, Va. to take on Liberty University in a doubleheader starting at 2 p.m. For more information on Hampton University softball, please call the Office of Sports Information at (757) 727-5811, or visit the official Pirates website at www.hamptonpirates.com.