Orlando, FL - (March 12, 2004) - The Lady Jaspers fell in their first game of the Florida Atlantic Doubletree Classic to University of Rhode Island, 4-0. Rams pitcher Jenna Thursten grabbed the win, striking out 12 Manhattan batters. Sopohomore
Jillian Medea went six innings allowing four runs and seven hits, striking out five batters for the Lady Jaspers.
Junior
Jennifer McCracken knocked the Lady Jaspers only hit in the contest in the first at bat of the game. Junior Nicole Haywood led the way for the Rams with two RBI's, Alyssa Martino and Megan Long each grabbed one RBI.
The Lady Jaspers will play their second game of day against the host of the Tournament, Florida Atlantic at 5 pm.