DePaul Falls to Massachusetts

3/1/2009 12:00:00 AM | SOFTBALL

COLUMBUS, Ga. - The No. 22/17 Massachusetts softball team topped No.13/13 DePaul 2-0 at the NFCA Leadoff Classic at the South Commons Softball Complex on Saturday.  

UMass (8-4) took a 1-0 lead in the third inning on Samantha Salato’s RBI single.  UMass added its last run on Carly Normandin’s solo home run in the sixth frame.

UMass pitcher Brandice Balschmiter (7-2) had a no-hitter going until the DePaul’s Annie Demas knocked an infield single with two outs in the seventh.  Balschmiter struck out seven and walked one.

DePaul starter Lindsey Dean (5-1) threw a complete game, she scattered seven hits, walked five and struck out three.

The Blue Demons (9-4) finish the NFCA Leadoff Classic on Sunday.  They will take on Nebraska at 9 a.m.  