The University of Tulsa softball team used a pair of big offensive innings, including a grand slam by senior Jocelyn Sheffield, and a complete-game outing from freshman pitcher Ellie Reaves to defeat Penn State, 11-4, Saturday afternoon at the FAU Kick-Off Classic at FAU Stadium.
The Golden Hurricane (3-0) totaled 10 hits, including a 3-for-4 performance from senior Jodi Edmiston. Sheffield's grand slam – the first of her career and her second home run of the season, came in the bottom of the fifth inning that extended the lead to 11-4.
Reaves (1-0) struck out four, and allowed three earned runs on 10 hits in her first collegiate outing.