Early success on opening day

Softball
Jeremy Rice

The Massachusetts Softball team won its home opener, 6-0 over the Dartmouth Big Green. Sophomore Brandice Balschmiter threw her second-career no-hitter as the Minutewomen dominated from start to finish.

Shortstop Whitney Williams had a pair of nice hits in the game as the wind is playing the largest role down at the UMass Softball Complex, blowing in from left field.

The American Flag flying over centerfield looks like its about to be ripped from the flag pole, and pop flys are traveling almost 50 feet, horizontally. On one play, Dartmouth's shortstop called for the catch, but the ball ended up being caught by the right fielder in shallow right.

The wind was making it chilly on the field, as both pitchers struggled with control and the gloves were tight- five errors in the game, two by the Minutewomen.

Check back later for results from the nightcap of the double-header.