MURFREESBORO, Tennessee – Lilly Volk's complete game led the University of Maine softball team to a 2-1 victory over Middle Tennessee State on Thursday afternoon.
 
Lani Rodriguez and Middle Tennessee grabbed the first run of the game in the bottom of the first. The three-hole hitter singled to right field which scored Sydney Heath from second base. The Blue Raiders had a one run lead after one.
 
With Keely Clark standing on third base, Shanna Scribner executed a perfect bunt. The sophomore beat the throw to first base for a base hit and an RBI. Laurine German would score Kelby Drews with a groundout to second base. The Black Bears took a 2-1 lead after the top of the third inning.

The two runs were all the offense Volk needed. She would hold the Blue Raiders scoreless for the rest of the game as Maine defeated Middle Tennessee State, 2-1.
Notes:

• Lilly Volk started and finished the game for the Black Bears. The Scarborough, Maine native went 7.0 innings, struck out two, and only allowed one run.
• Shanna Scribner and Laurine German each tallied an RBI for Maine. Hailey Perry, Meghan Royle, and Keely Clark finished with a hit a piece.

Next: The Black Bears return to field Saturday, March 23 at Central Connecticut State University when they take on Rider and Siena.
 
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