TOWSON, Md. – Mackenzie Lake homers as the Towson University softball team defeated George Washington 3-1 Thursday afternoon inside Tiger Softball Stadium.

Lake hit her fifth home run this season for Towson (10-9) in the victory over the Colonials (16-8).

How it Happened

• George Washington took an early 1-0 lead over Towson in the top of the fourth after a fielder's choice by Faith Weber advanced the runners on base.
• Lake homered off the first pitch by Megan Osterhaus to tie the game at one a piece in the bottom of the fifth.
• Madison Wilson hit a two run double to center field to give the Tigers the 3-1 victory.
• Julia Jackson faced six batters in the last two innings including a groundout to third base to seal the deal.

Inside the Numbers

• Lake leads the team in home runs (5).
• Wilson now has two doubles this season.
• The Tigers out-hit the Colonials 5-4.
• Towson recorded two errors, while GW had zero.
• Towson saw three pitchers throw for George Washington; Megan Osterhaus, Faith Weber and Sierra Lange. Lange is now 9-6 this season.
• With this win, Jackson moves to 4-2 this season.
• Jackson threw the entire game, faced 27 batters and had two strikeouts.

Quotable- Head Coach Lisa Costello
"Good team win," said Costello. "JJ threw well against a solid offensive team. 
We made good adjustments at the plate throughout the game. Looking forward to carrying this into the weekend." 

Up Next
The Tigers will host Delaware Saturday, April 10-11 for Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) play inside Tiger Softball Stadium. Saturday's doubleheader is scheduled to begin at noon.