MORAGA, Calif. – Ambar Hickman tossed a four-hit shutout to lead the Towson softball team to a 1-0 victory over Manhattan in the Saint Mary's Classic at Cottrell Field Saturday morning. Hickman's strong performance helped Towson raise its overall record to 15-4, its best start to a season since 1986.
 
How It Happened

• Hickman struck out a season best seven batters.
• Courtney Johnson drove in the Tigers only run with a two-out single that scored Holiday Cahill, who had a one-out double in the second inning.
• Three of Towson's four hits occurred in the first two innings.
• Olivia Yarbrough led off the game with a bunt single.
• Hickman overcame a first inning in which Manhattan had two runners on base with one out.
• With two runners on base in the third inning and one out, Hickman struck out two straight hitters to quell the Jasper threat.
• After allowing a two-out single in the fifth inning, Hickman retired the final seven hitters to secure Towson's third consecutive triumph.
• Three of Hickman's final four frames were perfect.

 
Inside the Boxscore

• Hickman has 13 strikeouts over her last two appearances.
• Hickman lowered her ERA to 1.83.
• Brook Miko had a hit for the eighth time in nine games.
• Cahill hit her sixth double of the season, which ties for the team lead with Nicole Stockinger.
• Daria Edwards drew her team leading ninth walk of the season.
• Seven of Johnson's eight RBI's have been in neutral site games.
• Towson improved to 11-0 in neutral site games this season.
• The Tigers have at least one extra base hit in every game this season.
• Towson improved to 2-1 all-time against Manhattan.

 
On Deck
Towson continues the Saint Mary's Challenge with a game against Portland State.