ARLINGTON, Texas – Leanna Johnson surpassed the 500 career strikeouts milestone en route to a shutout win over UT Arlington, 5-0, before Troy utilized timely offensive bursts to down the Mavericks and take the series, 4-1, Saturday at Allan Saxe Field.
Needing seven strikeouts to top the 500 mark, Johnson fanned 10 Mavericks to become the second Trojan in program history to reach the milestone.
Game One: Troy 5, UT Arlington 0
After a scoreless opening frame, Troy's offense ignited in the top of the second inning scoring four runs off four hits.