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<\/p>\n HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. \u2013 The Golden Grizzlies opened conference play with a duel against the Norse (NKU), falling 2-0 in a low-scoring contest on Friday.<\/p>\n Despite tallying more hits than NKU and out-hitting the home team, 7-4, Oakland was unable to push a run across, marking just its second scoreless game of the season. Outside of an Autumn Liebhauser<\/a> triple in the top of the second, both teams remained relatively quiet at the plate until the fourth inning, when NKU broke through with back-to-back solo home runs from Brielle DiMemmo and Brooke Keltner to take a 2-0 lead.<\/p>\n With one last chance in the top of the seventh, Oakland once again looked to shift the momentum. The inning began with a single from Kayla Turmell<\/a>, followed later by a Kenna Bommarito<\/a> base hit, putting runners on the corners with one out. However, the Golden Grizzlies were unable to capitalize, sealing the 2-0 loss in the conference opener.<\/p>\n Despite the loss, Bommarito turned in a strong performance, striking out seven batters without issuing a walk while allowing just four hits over six innings of work.<\/p>\n Plitz finished 2-for-3 at the plate as the only Golden Grizzly with multiple hits, while Troyer, Murphy, Liebhauser, Turmell, and Bommarito each recorded a hit as well.
\nThe game began with an early threat from the Golden Grizzlies in the top of the first, as singles from Brooklyn Plitz<\/a>, Kam Troyer, and Maggie Murphy<\/a> loaded the bases. However, nothing materialized, as a flyout allowed the Norse to escape the jam and keep the game scoreless.<\/p>\n
\nThe teams return to the field tomorrow, Mar. 21, for a series-ending doubleheader beginning at 12 p.m. ET.
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