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Fullerton upends Softball, 1-0
03.11.2009 | Softball
March 11, 2009
FULLERTON, Calif. -- The University of Texas Softball team only allowed a solo homer as it fell to Cal State Fullerton, 1-0 on Wednesday night in game one of the Judi Garman Classic. The loss dropped the Longhorns to 17-7 on the year, while the Titans improved to 9-12.
Texas sophomore starter Brittany Barnhill (8-3) suffered the loss for the Horns, tossing a complete game, allowing just one run on five hits, while fanning eight. Fullerton righthander Ari Cervantes (6-6) earned the victory for the Titans, throwing 7.0 innings of shutout softball, scattering three hits and striking out five.
The Titans got on the board first, pushing the game's lone run across in the third on centerfielder Torrie Norris' solo home run that gave Fullerton a 1-0 edge.
Fullerton out-hit Texas five-to-three in the game, with junior leftfielder Brittany Chalk notching two singles and sophomore catcher Amy Hooks connecting for a double. Junior second baseman Loryn Johnson drew the collar in the loss, snapping her career-best 13-game hitting streak.
Texas returns to action on Thursday, March 12 when it takes on Bowling Green and Penn State at the Judi Garman Classic. First pitch of game one is set for 1 p.m. Central.
