WASHINGTON – Georgetown softball lost to Providence on Friday afternoon 6-8 in the first game of a three-game series. The Hoyas fall to 2-3 in the BIG EAST as the Friars rise to 6-4. GU and Providence face each other again tomorrow at 1 p.m. 

How It Happened
    •    Both sides went scoreless through the first three innings.
    •    Heading into the fourth, Georgetown's Abby Smith smashed a ball clear of the fence to put the Hoyas up 1-0.
    •    The Friars quickly responded with a pair of hits by Kari Shedrick and Tori Grifone to advance runners home (3-1).
    •    Providence continued its run as Madi Traver, Jacque Harrington, and Grifone each knocked doubles to left field bringing in another five runs (8-1).
    •    Mae Forshey closed the deficit in the seventh with a three-run homer out of left field making it 8-4.
    •    Smith added to her performance with her driven ball to left field and brought Savannah Jones home (8-5).
    •    The Hoyas finished 8-6 against Providence when Cameron Kondo's walk pushed Alyssa Chavez across the plate for one final run. 

Up Next
Georgetown and Providence play tomorrow, April 2 at 1 p.m.