MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. | Florida Memorial's softball team swept Webber in a doubleheader, earning victories of 9-1 in 5 innings before holding on for a thrilling 2-1 win at Walt Frazier Park at Carol City. The senior day victories secured FMU's first postseason berth in program history.

Gm. 2 (5 innings)
Florida Memorial 9 - Webber 1

FMU took an early 2-0 lead in the bottom of the second inning when lone senior Bryanna Curry generated a two-RBI single to left field that scored both Kayla Jade Morales and Kylie Enrique.

In the bottom of the third inning, third baseman Mariana Gongora produced an RBI-single that brought home catcher Ciera Taylor, giving the Lions a 3-0 lead.

The Lions went on to outscore Webber 6-1 in the next two innings, scoring three runs in both the fourth and fifth, ending the contest early due to the run rule.

FMU pitcher Emma Silva (8-4) was credited with the win, striking out two batters while allowing just one earned run in the victory.


Gm. 3
Florida Memorial 2 - Webber 1

The Warriors took an early lead in the top of the first inning before the Lions responded immediately in the bottom stanza when Justice produced an RBI-double to left center that brought home the speedster Bryanna Curry, bringing the score to 1-1.

With the team on the brink of making its first-ever postseason berth, Taylor made a big play in the fifth inning, hitting the ball to the outfield which allowed Aashana Francis to round third base and touch home plate for the game-winning run.

FMU pitcher Breana Morales (4-2) was credited with the win, allowing just one earned run while striking out one batter in the crucial victory. The sophomore pitcher showed poise throughout the contest, earning a complete game.

FMU will return to action on Thursday, May 2 as they face Keiser in the quarterfinal round of the 2024 SUN Softball Tournament. First pitch is slated for 11 a.m.