Big East: Huskies Strike First

By Grant Tunkel - May 25, 2007

It's no longer scoreless in Brooklyn.

Huskies' second baseman Dale Brannon doubled to lead off the 8th, and advanced to third on a ground out to first. If not for a diving stop by Daniel Brandin, Brannon might have scored. That chased USF starter Matt Quevedo, who turned in 6 brilliant innings. He was relieved by right-hander Shawn Sanford. His first task was senior captain Dennis Donovan, who popped out to second for out number 2. Matt Untiet then walked on a 3-2 pitch that was awfully close, but ruled a ball. Pat Mahoney then unloaded on a pitch, doubling down the left field line to drive in 2. Brad Olt then joined the party, singling to right to drive in Mahoney from 2nd and make it 3-0.

USF then went down in order, meaning the Huskies - the 8th seeded UConn Huskies - are now only 3 outs away from forcing one more game.

3-0 UConn, end 8.