DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – The Embry-Riddle softball team played the first game of a three-game series against the Nova Southeastern Sharks on Friday evening. The Eagles struggled offensively as they fell to the Sharks 3-0. ERAU moves to 8-3 overall and 3-1 in Sunshine State Conference play, while Nova Southeastern improves to 7-9 and 2-2 in conference play.
 
The Eagles could not generate any offense, tallying only one hit and two base runners in the contest. Destiny Carroll managed to draw a walk in the bottom of the third to end a perfect game by the Sharks pitcher. Kailah Rain picked up the lone hit for the Eagles as she went 1-3 with a single in the bottom of the seventh, ending a no-hitter.  This is the second time this season that the Eagles failed to score a run.
 
Ilona Andringa (5-3) picked up the loss for the Eagles. She pitched a complete game, allowed three runs (all earned) off four hits and struck out 10 batters. The loss snapped the Blue and Gold's six-game winning streak and was the first conference loss of the season.
 
The Blue and Gold cannot dwell on this loss as the Eagles will conclude their three-game series with the Nova Southeastern tomorrow, Feb. 24, with a doubleheader beginning at 12 pm.