SHIRLEY, N.Y. - The University of New Haven softball team tied a game and lost a game at Dowling Monday afternoon in Long Island. The Chargers lost the first game of the doubleheader 12-10 and then played to an even 6-6 draw through five innings in the nightcap before the game was called due to darkness.

The Chargers move to 3-6-1 overall with the two results, while the Golden Lions now stand at 5-4-1 overall.

Gabby DeLeo (Philadelphia, Pa./St. Hubert Catholic) recorded four RBI and a run on two hits in the first game, while Jen Palase (Staten Island, N.Y./Tottenville) went 2-for-4 with three runs scored. Nicole King (Front Royal, Va./Warren County) went three 2/3 innnigs, while Alyssa Monteverde (West Islip, N.Y./West Islip) entered in relief and suffered the loss.

DeLeo also led the Chargers in the nightcap with three RBI and three runs scored off 2-of-2 at the plate. In the circle, Victoria Cabral (New Britain, Conn./Miss Porter's School / Hofstra) tossed the complete five innings, while giving up just two earned runs and striking out one batter.

A complete recap will be posted at NewHavenChargers.com shortly.

New Haven is scheduled to return to action at Adelphi on Wednesday, March 18. The doubleheader is slated to begin at 12 p.m. Should field conditions force the game to change, stay posted to NewHavenChargers.com for complete information.