Nichols Shines In Complete Game Shutout Over FIU

FORT MYERS, Fla. – The University of Memphis softball team started strong at the FGCU Invitational with a 4-0 victory over FIU Friday afternoon. The Tigers evened their season record to 3-3 overall with three games remaining on the schedule this weekend.

"I'm not just proud of the win, but the way we won," said head coach Natalie Poole. "Mariah (Nichols) pitched a great game for us. We only allowed the lead-off runner on in one inning. We played good defense behind Mariah. Offensively, we showed up from the beginning of the game."

Nichols pitched a complete game shutout for the Tigers, the first of her career. She allowed just three hits and struck out five in the victory. Baylee Smith and…