AUSTIN, Texas- The St. Edward's Softball team defeated Oklahoma Panhandle State, 8-0, Friday afternoon at Diane Daniels Field in the opener of their three-game series.
 
St. Edwards (16-8, 4-0 HC) made quick work of Panhandle State (6-18, 0-4 HC). The Hilltoppers kicked off the scoring in the first inning with two runs from a bunt from CAITIE CARNEY. Carney and KACI OLSON both came around to score when the Aggies failed to cover home plate after a sacrifice bunt.
 
The Aggies could not stop the home team's offense as MARISA BOGART, EMILY MAYFIELD and CYDNEY ERVIN came home in the second inning to raise the tally 5-0. The third inning saw more runs on the board as MORGAN DUFOUR and LAURA ALVARADO scored unearned runs. Dufour would get her second run on the day in the fifth inning off a wild pitch. That run won the game for the Hilltoppers due to the run-rule.
 
The visitors had no answer for Hilltopper pitcher SARAH DEBROW. She tallied 10 strikeouts in the game, allowing one hits in her five-inning shutout. Debrow now stands at a 10-2 on the season.
 
The Hilltoppers are back in action Saturday in a doubleheader against Panhandle State. First pitch is set for noon. Live coverage will be available on the Hilltopper Athletic Website.