April 1, 2016
Final Stats
STORRS, Conn. (UCFKnights.com) -- The UCF softball team gave head coach Renee Luers-Gillispie her 800th career victory with a 1-0 win over UConn on Burrill Family Field at the Connecticut Softball Stadium.
"I had no idea," Gillispie said of the milestone. "The team came out with a sign after the game, which really nice. I was just happy to get the win."
UCF (24-13) kept its streak alive in American Athletic Conference openers. The Knights have won all three since the league's inaugural season in 2014.
Senior Shelby Turnier tossed a four-hit complete game. She fanned 10 in the shutout victory. Freshman Cassady Brewer went 3-for-3 with a run scored.
Many Milestones
* The 1-0 victory over the Huskies included a trio of milestones for the Knights.
* Head coach Renee Luers-Gillispie recorded her 800th career victory. Gillispie has collected 548 of those while leading the Knights.
* Senior Shelby Turnier continues her climb on the UCF Softball career lists. She earned her 70th career victory, making her one of just three Knights to reach 70 career wins. The Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., native joins former Knights Mackenzie Audas and Allison Kime as the trio of Knights to reach the milestone.
* Turnier also claimed sole possession of third in all-time shutouts, posting the 21st of her career on Friday.
Big Birthday for Brewer
* Sophomore Cassady Brewer went 3-for-3 at the plate for the Knights with a pair of singles and a double.
* The Apopka, Fla., native, whose birthday is Friday, knocked three hits in a game for the first time during her tenure as a Knight.
* Brewer scored the game-winning run and collected the final out of the game to strand a pair of Connecticut runners and seal the victory for UCF.
Next up
The Knights close out their first conference series tomorrow at UConn. Due to incoming weather, the teams made Saturday a doubleheader, with the first game beginning at noon. The final game of the weekend will follow at approximately 2 p.m.
Story and Video by Megan Herboth