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Softball takes series opener against Virginia

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By Matt Bradshaw —

In the first of a three-game series, softball (25-12, 5-5) defeated Virginia (11-26, 2-11) 14-7. The Cardinals used an 11-run third inning to clinch the victory and move to .500 in ACC play.

The contest was a slug-fest with 21 runs scored. Junior Megan Hensley led Louisville at the plate, batting 3-for-4 with two home runs and four RBIs.

Hensley also got the win on the mound, allowing seven earned runs and striking out two.