RAMS OUSTED BY WEST LIBERTY; BURNETTE, ZAPPACOSTA HONORED

VIENNA, W. Va. -- Tabi Merceruio scattered two hits and fanned 10 to lead West Liberty to a 5-1 over Shepherd University in final day action at the WVIAC Softball Tournament in Vienna. The loss eliminates Shepherd from the tourney, while West Liberty advances to face Alderson-Broaddus.

Mariah Hulsey (2-for-3, 2 walks) reached base four times and scored three runs to lead the Hilltoppers. Callie Ryan added a pair of hits and drove in two more.

Senior outfielder Jenn Canby (Martinsburg, WV/Martinsburg HS) and freshman outfielder Jamie Griffin (Martinsburg, WV/Martinsburg HS) each singled for the Rams.

Shepherd's only tally came in the fifth inning when sophomore outfielder Alyssa Rowe (Enhaut, PA/Central Dauphin East HS) walked and later scored on an outfield error.

Merceruio, sister of Ram outfielder Bridget Merceruio (Falling Waters, WV/Martinsburg HS), improves to 10-6 with the win. Freshman starter Stephanie Sims (Mt. Airy, MD/Glenelg HS) drops to 3-3.

The Rams complete the season with a 26-16 averall mark. Mia Zappacosta and Karen Burnette were named to the All-Tournament Team.

West Liberty 101 001 2 5 8 1

Shepherd 000 010 0 1 2 1

WP: Merceruio (10-6)

LP: Sims (3-3)