The Lady Hurricanes opened the 2012 season on the road at Methodist University. Facing tough competition from the senior university, the Lady Hurricanes fought hard and finished the weekend 1-1.

Game One: Louisburg College 0 / Methodist University JV 1

Jamie Hockaday picked up the loss in the circle, giving up one earned run on four hits. Hockaday struck out nine in her season debut. As a team, the Lady 'Canes only had four hits, all were singles. With a chance to score late in the sixth, the Hurricanes were unable to score the tying run.

Game Two: Louisburg College 12 / Methodist University JV 1

The bats came alive in game two for the Lady Hurricanes. Scoring three runs in the first inning and nine runs in the third, the 'Canes quickly dominated the Lady Monarchs. As a team, the 'Canes pounded out eleven total hits: five extra bases, one double, and four triples. Shortstop, Morgan Tharrington led the way in the win, going 3-3, including a single, double, and triple. Tharrington also drove in three RBIs.

Katrina Bartlett and Emily Mercer also had multi-hit performances as Bartlett went 2-4 and Mercer went 2-3. Traci Bridgers got the start in the circle, not allowing any hits through three innings of play. Megan Thompson pitched the final two innings in the mercy rule game, giving up only one unearned run, on one hit. On the day, the Lady 'Canes played very well and proudly outscored their opponent, 12-2.

The Lady Hurricanes will host Hartford Community College Thursday. The double-header is scheduled to begin at 3:00 p.m. Come out and show your support for the Lady 'Canes!