Softball seeks SLIAC Tournament title for sixth straight year
St. Louis, Mo. - Fontbonne University softball looks forward to the opening round of the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Tournament this Thursday. The double-elimination tournament will be held on the campus of Principia College in Elsah, Ill.
With an 18-0 undefeated conference record, the Griffins captured their fifth straight regular season Championship and look to advance to the NCAA Division III Tournament with a SLIAC Tournament win. This would mark the sixth consecutive trip to NCAA postseason play for the Griffins.
Looking to add to their 19-game winning streak, the Griffins will take on No. 4-seeded Spalding University at 6 p.m. on Thursday. The winner will then play Friday at 6 p.m. with the Championship games on Saturday, May 2nd, beginning at 1 p.m.
There is a $5 admission charge, however Fontbonne students are free with a valid ID. All Fontbonne games will be broadcasted on http://www.collegecasts.com/fontbonne-university/
Full Tournament Schedule:
Thursday, April 30
Game 1- #1 Fontbonne vs. #4 Spalding, 6 p.m.
Game 2- #2 Greenville vs. #3 MacMurray, 8 p.m.
Friday, May 1
Game 3- Loser of Game 1 vs. Loser of Game 2, 4 p.m.
Game 4- Winner of Game 1 vs. Winner of Game 2, 6 p.m.
Game 5- Winner of Game 3 vs. Loser of Game 4, 8 p.m.
Saturday, May 2
Game 6- Winner of Game 4 vs. Winner of Game 5, 1 p.m.
Game 7- If Necessary, immediately following Game 6