COCOA BEACH, Fla.- The Emerson College softball team collected an 8-0 victory over Webster before capping off action at the Space Coast Spring Games with a 9-1 win over Wheaton (Ill.) Wednesday.

EMERSON VS. WEBSTER
THE BASICS:
Score: Emerson 8, Webster 0
Records: Lions (3-4) | Gorloks (1-6)

HOW IT HAPPENED:

• Emerson scored twice in the top of the first inning to snag a 2-0 edge. Caleigh Sheehan (Bolton, Conn.) roped a single to centerfield to drive in Sam Zannotti (Dudley, Mass.) before Jessica Gomez (West Chester, Pa.) scampered home from third base on a double-steal play.
• The Lions plated three runs in the second to extend their lead to 5-0. Sam Zannotti (Dudley, Mass.) slapped a base hit to right field to knock in Grace Beaulieu (Rochester, N.H.) and Kayla Nuehlen (Wolcott, Conn.). Jessica Gomez (West Chester, Pa.) followed with a single to score Zannotti.
• Emerson added a run in the fourth frame to stretch the margin to 6-0. Sam Zannotti (Dudley, Mass.) laced a triple to centerfield to plate Grace Beaulieu (Rochester, N.H.) all the way from first base.
• The Lions tacked on one run in the top of the fifth inning to widen their advantage to 7-0. Riley Caiazza (Schaghticoke, N.Y.) crossed the dish on a two-out infield hit off the bat of Kayla Nuehlen (Wolcott, Conn.).
• Emerson picked up one run in the sixth to claim an 8-0 lead. Sam Zannotti (Dudley, Mass.) tagged up and scored from third on a sacrifice fly by Jessica Gomez (West Chester, Pa.).

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE:

• Sam Zannotti (Dudley, Mass.) racked up four hits, three RBIs, and three runs scored.
• Kayla Nuehlen (Wolcott, Conn.) posted two base knocks, one RBI, and one run scored.
• Jessica Gomez (West Chester, Pa.) finished with two RBIs, one hit, one run scored, and a stolen base.
• Avi Kuperman (Newton, Mass.) added two hits.
• Jessica Gomez (West Chester, Pa.) tossed three innings and registered two strikeouts while surrendering just one hit. Caleigh Sheehan (Bolton, Conn.) worked three innings of relief and finished with six strikeouts while scattering one hit and one walk.

EMERSON VS. BALDWIN WALLACE
THE BASICS:
Score: Emerson 9, Wheaton (Ill.) 1
Records: Lions (4=4) | Thunder (1-4)

HOW IT HAPPENED:

• Emerson manufactured five runs in the home half of the second inning to establish a 5-0 advantage.
• Wheaton got on the board in the top of the third, tallying a run to trim the margin to 5-1.
• The Lions responded with four runs in the bottom of the third frame to capture an eight-run lead, 9-1.

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE:

• Riley Caiazza (Schaghticoke, N.Y.) landed two hits and scored one run.
• Grace Beaulieu (Rochester, N.H.) notched two RBIs, one base hit, and one run scored.
• Ally Lacey (Londonderry, N.H.) finished with two runs scored and one base knock.
• Riley Fasteau (Silver Spring, Md.) chipped in with two runs while Sam Zannotti (Dudley, Mass.) posted one hit, one RBI, one run scored, and a stolen base.
• Kate Regan (Manchester, Conn.) pitched a complete game in the pitcher's circle and recorded one strikeout.

ON DECK:
Emerson returns to the Bay State and will travel to Emmanuel March 20.