FIU BLANKS SOFTBALL, 9-0

Miami, FL (March 12, 2005)- FIU's Amanda Nealer threw a one-hit shutout to defeat Manhattan 9-0 to conclude pool play at the Blue & Gold Coca-Cola Classic on the Florida International campus.

The Golden Panthers scored twice in the second, four time in the third and three more in the fourth as the game was shortened to five innings.

Kiera Fox tallied the lone Manhattan hit.

Liz Pennino went the distance for the Lady Jaspers, posting one strikeout.

Manhattan plays Quinnipiac at 9:00 am tomorrow, with the winner taking on Florida Atlantic at 11:00 am.