Softball
0
Carolina (N.C.) CAROLINA 26-17
7
Winner University of Fort Lauderdale UFTL 35-17
Carolina (N.C.) CAROLINA
26-17
0
Final
7
University of Fort Lauderdale UFTL
35-17
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E
Carolina (N.C.) CAROLINA 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 4
University of Fort Lauderdale UFTL 0 0 2 5 0 0 X 7 12 1

W: A. Geary (33-14) L: Brooks, Danielle (13-10)

Game Recap: Softball | | Sports Information Assistant

Carolina U Shut Out by Fort Lauderdale in Game 2 of NCCAA South Regional Winners Bracket

Fort Lauderdale— May 2, 2025 — Carolina University dropped its second game of the NCCAA South Regional Tournament on Thursday afternoon, falling 7-0 to the University of Fort Lauderdale in the winners bracket matchup.

After a strong start to the tournament, the Lady Bruins ran into a dominant performance from Fort Lauderdale ace A. Geary, who tossed a complete-game shutout. Geary allowed just six hits, struck out six, and didn't issue a single walk over seven innings.

Carolina threatened early, loading the bases with no outs in the top of the first inning. But the opportunity slipped away as Fort Lauderdale escaped the jam with two popups and a strikeout, and Carolina never regained offensive rhythm.

Fort Lauderdale took control in the third inning. K. Adkins singled to start the rally, followed by an RBI triple from A. Dragovich and a double from C. Southers to make it 2-0.

The Lady Eagles exploded for five more runs in the fourth inning, capitalizing on two Carolina errors and a string of base hits. A bunt single, another RBI from Adkins, and a two-run error opened up a 7-0 advantage.

Danielle Brooks pitched a complete game for Carolina, allowing 12 hits and four earned runs across six innings. She struck out two and walked one.
Zy'Maijah Thomas paced the Bruins at the plate, going 2-for-3. Carolina collected six hits total but couldn't push a run across. The Bruins also committed four errors, adding to their struggles.

Key Players
Carolina University
  • Zy'Maijah Thomas – 2-for-3 at the plate, led the team in hits.
  • Danielle Brooks – Complete game: 6.0 IP, 12 H, 7 R (4 ER), 1 BB, 2 K
  • Joceyln DeMoss– Added one hit to Carolina's six-hit total.

University of Fort Lauderdale
  • A. Geary – Complete-game shutout: 7.0 IP, 6 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 6 K.
  • K. Adkins – 2-for-3 with 2 runs scored and an RBI.
  • A. Dragovich – RBI triple to spark Fort Lauderdale's scoring.

Up Next: 
With the loss, Carolina U drops into the consolation bracket, where they will need to win their next game to stay alive in the tournament. Fort Lauderdale moves on in the winners bracket, one step closer to a potential NCCAA national tournament berth. Carolina U will be back on the field Friday evening at 7pm facing Paine College, fighting to keep its postseason hopes alive.
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