Whiteville, NC, March 9, 2022 - The Monroe Express Softball team split their second doubleheader on their Spring Trip to North Carolina on the road against Southeastern Community College by the scores of 4-2 in Game 1 and 10-8 in Game 2.
Game 1 Highlights: Southeastern Community College 4, Monroe Express 2
- Sophomore Toni Shawnee (Tulsa, Oklahoma)Â got the nod on a day's rest taking the loss. Shawnee allowed six hits and four runs over five innings, striking out one and walking one.
- Paola Calderon (Brooklyn, New York)Â produced the Express's only hit going 1-for-3 at the plate.
- Monroe Bronx was excellent in the field not committing a single error led by four putouts by Calderon and the Express also turned four double plays in the game.
Game 2 Highlights: Monroe Express 10, Southeastern Community College 8
The Express will look to go over .500 mark on Friday, March 11, in their third doubleheader against Fayetteville Technical Community College, with Game 1 beginning at 1 p.m. and Game 2 at 3 p.m. For more information, please visit the
Monroe Express Softball Schedule Page.
ABOUT THE ATHLETIC PROGRAM AT MONROE COLLEGE
The athletic program at Monroe College encompasses a total of 36 teams competing across nine sports. There are 19 varsity and junior varsity programs, as well as club men's and women's rugby, the Monroe College marching band, and the newly added esports program, competing on the New Rochelle campus as the Mustangs (NJCAA Division I). The Monroe Express, based out of the Bronx campus, has 17 teams competing at the NJCAA Division III level.
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