Kenney strikes out Bryant DI record 16 in win vs. Manhattan

 RIVERDALE, N.Y. - Kylie Kenney records a DI program record of 16 strikeouts in the Bryant University softball teams' 5-1 victory against Manhattan in game one of the doubleheader.

Courtney Paolantonio went 2-for-3 with three RBIs and a home run, and Megan Marcel tallied three hits and an RBI in the victory.

Location: Gaelic Park (Riverdale, N.Y.)
(Gm1) Bryant 5, Manhattan 1 
(GM1) W | L | S: Kylie Kenney (5-5) | Sophie Kiseloski (1-6)

Coach French's Comments

"Kylie was unbelievable in game one. She made every pitch and never let Manhattan get comfortable in the batter's box".

 Key Moment (GM1)

• Kenney set a DI record of 16 Ks in the victory.

How it Happened (GM1)

• The Jaspers hit a solo HR in the bottom of the first inning (1-0).
• During the top of the third inning, Aleix Hudson and Marcel hit a single and double back-to-back, which set up Courtney Paolantonio, who launched a three-run home run to give the Bulldog a two-run lead (3-1).
• Jenna Gardner began the top of the fifth with a leadoff single. Marcel then Brough Gardner home on an RBI double (4-1). Abby Trimble then tallied the Black and Gold's fifth run on a single up the middle (5-1).

Stats (GM1)

• Marcel posted three hits and an RBI.
• Courtney Paolantonio recorded two hits (1 HR) and three RBIs.
• Trimble registered a hit and an RBI.
• Ava Paganis, Hannah Cochran, Olivia Fee, Hudson, Gardner, and Olyvia Smith posted a hit.
• Kenney struck out 16 of the 26 batters faced.

Next Up

The Bulldogs will face Hartford on Wednesday.