St. Thomas University

MIAMI SHORES, Fla.-The Lady Bobcats opened their 2010 season at Barry University in the form of a double header Saturday. In game one, the Bobcats started off by loading the bases with no outs in the top of the first. They were able to put two runs on the board to get an early lead. Barry was able to match the two runs in the bottom of the opening inning to tie the game. Barry stifled the Bobcats for the remainder of the game. St. Thomas was able to keep the game close until Barry added two insurance runs in the sixth inning to go up 5-3, which was the eventual final. As for game two, St. Thomas gotthe offense going early. The Lady Bobcats jumped out to an early 7-0 lead in part due to senior and returning all conference outfielder Gina Guffanti’s first home run of the season. However St. Thomas was unable to hold the lead and ended up falling to Barry, 11-9. The Lady Bobcats will look to pick up their first win of the season Tuesday night as they travel to Nova Southeastern University for a double header. The first game will start at 6 PM in Davie, Fla.

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The Lady Bobcat Softball team will face Barry University Saturday for a doubleheader at 11 AM and 2 PM for their first games of the season. Top returners include All-Conference pitcher Gina Guffanti, and All-Conference 1st baseman Melissa King. Top newcomers include Sophomore Carissa Albizu, and Freshmen Anastasia Peck and Ashley Arias. The Bobcats home opener will be Feb. 13 vs Lynn at 12 PM.

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On November 1st, the First Inaugural All You Can Eat Stone Crab Dinner will celebrate the opening of the Fernandez Family Center for Leadership and Wellness.  A Silent Auction will also take place.  All proceeds will go to STU Athletics.   National Championship Baseball Coach Paul Mainier will be the featured speaker for the dinner.  Tickets are $80 per person.

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