No. 1 Texas A&M dismantles Saint Francis to begin NCAA Tournament
The Aggies were nearly unstoppable at the plate, led by Amari Harper with three hits, six RBI, including a home run. Koko Wooley was also perfect at the plate with three knocks and three runs driven in.
A&M started the game hot by plating five runs in the bottom of the first inning but then the team exploded in the second with 10 more runs and then the team just cruised from there.
Patience was key for the Aggies as the forced an NCAA Tournament record for a five inning game, 14 walks.
Sydney Lessentine was just as good in the circle, tossing three no-hit innings. Lessentine punched out five batters and only allowed two free passes. Sidne Peters came in relief for the final two innings and continued the success and completed the combined no-hitter with two strikeouts of her own.
Texas A&M advances to the winners bracket where they will face off with Liberty on Saturday afternoon at 1 PM. If the Aggies come away with the victory they will be one win away from hosting a Super Regional at Davis Diamond next week.
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