Newport News, VA--Peace wrapped up a 5-1 weekend sweeping the Giants of Keystone College (PA) in Sunday's double header in Newport News, VA (21-0, 16-1). Sophomore pitcher Ashley Stansbury (Rougemont, NC/Northern Durham) earned her first career no-hitter in game one. Stansbury doubled to right field in the second inning to give her 3 RBIs for the game.

First-year catcher Morgan Weathington (Raleigh, NC/Cape Fear) went 3-4 from the box. In the fourth inning the Pacers earned 9 hits and scored 8 runs, including a 3-run homer from Weathington. She also doubled in the same inning and earned a game-high 4 RBIs. Weathington drove in first-year Breanne Hinnant (Manteo, NC/Manteo) who singled and senior Kenni Seagroves (Apex, NC/Apex) who doubled to left.

Junior Stephanie Monette (Conway, SC/Newberry College) earned a win from the circle in game two allowing only 2 hits and 1 run. She also led the Pacers hitting 4-4 in the win. Senior Joanie Blevins (Thurmond, NC/East Wilkes) went 3-4 earning 5 RBIs in the win. Blevins doubled in the first and fourth to drive up the score. Overall, Peace recorded 31 hits and 30 RBIs in the double header.

The Giants lone run for the day came from centerfielder Monica Connor who tripled in the fourth. Teammate Katie Butzer earned and RBI driving in Connor on a single to rightfield.

At the close of spring break, the Pacers host Maryville College (TN) on Saturday, March 8. The following Wednesday, March 12, Peace welcomes two-time Olympic Softball Gold Medalist Michele Smith. Smith will throw out the first pitch at 1:00pm. See you on the sidelines!