AUBURN, Alabama – Leanna Johnson's dominance in the circle continues after scattering two hits and recording 14 strikeouts to down Villanova, 6-1. Troy opened play Saturday morning at Auburn's Jane B. Moore Field with a gritty win against Eastern Illinois, 4-3.
Johnson finished the day with 17 strikeouts bringing her tally up to 31 strikeouts on the weekend. Katie Lively and Bailey Taylor both recorded a pair of RBIs to lead the Trojans' offensive efforts.
""I was really proud of the fight and grit we showed today in two hard fought wins," said head coach Beth Mullins.