The #4 softball team cruised to a 11-1 victory against #5 Lehman College on Day One of the CUNYAC championship on Wednesday afternoon. The Bloodhounds improve to 14-19 on the year. The Lightning drop to 9-15. 

"Our squad put together a fantastic combination of efforts - defensively, offensively, and on the mount - to solidify our place in the CUNYAC tournament."

In the top of the first, the Lightning recorded one run on two hits in the inning to lead 1-0. In the bottom half of the inning, John Jay responded by plating five runs via a two-run double by freshman Nalena Cruzado. 

In the next frame, freshman Lisa Pellegrino delivered a two-run double to increase the Bloodhounds lead to 8-1. John Jay tacked on three more runs in the third inning to win, 11-1. 

Sara McKenna got the start in the circle. After allowing a run in the first, the senior did not allow a hit the rest of the game. McKenna threw five innings, allowing two hits, one run, and struck out eight. 

Pellegrino was 2-for-3 two RBI's and two runs scored. Senior Jocelyn Ocasio went 2-for-3 with three runs and a stolen base. Junior Alinda Nicaj picked up two hits and Cruzado registered two RBI's. Sophomore Danielle Minaya had a hit and two runs scored. 

John Jay advances to Day Two of the CUNYAC championship on Friday, May 1, at the College of Staten Island. The Bloodhounds will face #1 CSI at 12 p.m. 

Before the game, the Athletics Department honored seniors Sara McKenna, Jennifer Varela, Jocelyn Ocasio, Jamie Lam, Jessica Zaccari, and Magnolia Perez, who were playing in their final home game of their collegiate career.