AIKEN, SC - UNCP saw its 2009 Peach Belt Conference Tournament run end early on the diamond Sunday afternoon with a 12-9 loss in Game No. 5 to Francis Marion. The Braves took an early 4-0 lead in the third inning but couldn't withstand an eight-run push by Francis Marion in the top of the fourth.
The Braves advanced in Saturday's first round after a 15-6 victory over Georgia College. In that game, PBC-Pitcher of the Year Matt McGovern (9-0 this season) pitched six strong innings to notch the victory, yielding 10 hits and three runs
runs.
UNCP (37-17) will now play the waiting game with DII Regional Officials as the Braves are hoping for an at-large postseason berth, despite finished near the middle of the Peach Belt Conference. Following yesterday's loss to FMU, UNCP coach Paul O'Neil told his team their chances of receiving a bid remain at 80-percent.
Monday, May 11, 2009
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