April 20, 2013

GGC 16, Voorhees 0

GGC 14, Voorhees 0

The Georgia Gwinnett softball team wrapped up its inaugural season in impressive fashion Saturday, rolling past Voorhees College with 16-0 and 14-0 victories in Denmark, S.C.

“It’s not always easy to bounce back and this team did it all season long,” said Grizzlies head coach Kat Ihlenburg. “We just went out and played and had fun today. We played well defensively and really ended the season on a high note.”

The Grizzlies were coming off a 5-4 loss against #11 USC Beaufort Wednesday in Lawrenceville.

Ashley Beyke allowed just one hit and did not walk a batter Saturday in tossing the five-inning shutout in game one.

Beyke and Tiffany Bailey combined for a two-hit shutout in game two as the Grizzlies finish their first-ever season at 18-26.

Heather Kilar went for five RBIs in game one while Jordyn Fones drove in five in game two after driving in three in game one. The Grizzlies tallied 27 total hits on the day.

Georgia Gwinnett won 15 of its final 25 games down the stretch.

“Jordyn had a great day for us, she saw the ball well,” said Ihlenburg. “She came through with many RBIs and hit the ball hard.

“Right now it’s the excitement of being the first and that ownership of beginning this program. We talked about it all season and what we wanted to accomplish.”

The Grizzlies averaged over five runs per game on the year.

2013 season recap to come.