LAKE CHARLES, La. – No. 20/20 Tulsa split a pair of games on the opening day of the 2018 season with a 9-5 victory over Virginia, followed by a 6-3 setback against host McNeese State on Friday at the Cowgirl Classic.
The Golden Hurricane (1-1) got four hits over the two games, including the team's first home run of the season, from senior Shelby Estocado, while junior Julia Hollingsworth produced a double, a triple, four walks and a pair of RBIs.
In the opener, Tulsa jumped out to a 5-0 lead before holding off a charge from the Cavaliers (1-3).