POTSDAM, N.Y.- The SUNY Potsdam softball team (9-15, 2-8 SUNYAC) took game one of their doubleheader against SUNY Brockport 5-1 but couldn’t figure out the Golden Eagles starter in the second game.

In the opener, Brittany Pawlowski threw a complete game and allowed only five hits while hitting a pivotal double that scored two insurance runs in the fifth inning. The Golden Eagles (18-8, 3-5) only tally of the game came in the top of the first inning on an unearned run. The Bears answered with two runs in the bottom of the inning after Potsdam’s first two runners reached base. Sophomore Ashley Thayer hit a fly ball to left field that hit off the glove of Brockport’s outfielder and dropped, scoring both runners. Potsdam would score a single run in the third inning on another Brockport error and added the double scoring two from Pawlowski to pull away 5-1. Freshman Sami Brown went 3-for-3 and scored three runs to lead the Bears offense.

In the second game, Potsdam was overmatched by pitcher Erin Fleming who improved to 6-1 on the season. Fleming tossed a complete game shutout and allowed only four hits while striking out three. Brockport scored runs in the first and second innings and broke the game open with a three run fourth. They would add two more later and take the game 7-0. Emily Dumas hit a double and finished2-for-3 with three RBI’s while Melissa Martin chipped in three hits. Thayer took the loss on the mound and fell to 6-8 on the season.

Potsdam returns to action tomorrow afternoon as they celebrate their three seniors who will be playing their final home SUNYAC game. First pitch is scheduled for 12 p.m.