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Aces defense shines in second day at Georgia

ATHENS, Ga. – Defense was the story for the University of Evansville softball team as the Purple Aces finished up the second day of the Red & Black Showcase, hosted by the University of Georgia.

Game one saw the Aces (2-4) drop an 8-0 contest to #17 Georgia before playing another defensive struggle against Winthrop, falling 1-0. Evansville's defense was a bright spot on the day as the team did not make an error in either contest. Game 1 Box Score - Georgia (PDF) - Game 2 Box Score - Winthrop (PDF) "Our defense was outstanding today, I cannot emphasize that enough," UE head coach Mat Mundell said.