TOWSON, Md. -The Tigers turned a triple play in the top of the seventh but it was not enough as they fell to Saint Joseph's, 5-1 on Wednesday afternoon. Sammi DiPompo had a pair of hits for the Tigers (18-21).

"We did not do a good job of taking care of the ball today," said Coach Lisa Costello. "We need to work on that and not giving opponents opportunities."

The Hawks (25-13) struck first with three runs in the top of the third inning. St. Joesph's had runners on second and third with one out with Bernadette Moran at the plate. A single and a Tiger error allowed both runs to score. Monica Aguilar would add a double in the frame to plate Moran and give the visitors a 3-0 lead.

The Hawks would add to their lead in the sixth as a Tiger error allowed pinch-runner Christine Bednar to score and make it a 4-0 game.

The Tigers got that run back in the bottom of the sixth inning. With one out in the inning, the Tigers got a pair of singles and a walk to Andrea Stevenson. Lindsey Kent then hit into a fielder's choice but an error by the Hawks' catcher on the play allowed DiPompo to score.

The Hawks loaded the bases with no outs in the top of the seventh. Aguilar then hit a ball that third baseman, Bina Abbott fielded and threw home on the play. After getting the out at the plate, the Tigers threw to first getting Aguilar. While the Tigers were getting the out at first, Laura Cardone scored but Towson was able to get Moran, who was trying to go first to third for the final out on the play. It is believed to be the first triple play in program history.

Towson was unable to get anything going in the bottom of the seventh and fell 5-1.

Erin Gallagher earned the win in the circle after surrendering two hits in four innings of work. Taryn Ashway was charged with an unearned run in her one inning. Lauren Pembleton threw the final scoreless inning for St. Joseph's. Katie Lingmai took the loss for the Tigers after giving up three runs, one of which was earned on five hits in five innings. Dominique Ortega threw the final two innings and gave up two runs on four hits.

Dana Parks and Moran had two hits apiece to lead the Hawks. Both players scored a run while Moran recorded a pair of RBIs in the game. Dana Bieniek also added two hits for Saint Joseph's. DiPompo had a pair of hits for the Tigers and scored the only run of the game. Erika Stasch reached base in all three of her plate appearances with a hit and two walks.

Towson returns to action when it hosts Delaware State on Thursday, April 21 at 3 p.m.

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