Viera, Fla.- Chargers drop game one on their spring break trip down in the sunshine state. The University of New Haven Chargers softball team suffered a 7-1 defeat against Mercy University. Dropping their overall record to 0-3.
 
New Haven's offense struggled to find its rhythm, managing only three hits against Mercy's pitching. The Chargers' lone run came in the seventh inning when Olivia Roberto (Merrick, N.Y./Calhoun) tripled to left field, driving in Marzia Johnson (Branford, Conn./Branford). Roberto's triple was a bright spot in an otherwise challenging day at the plate for New Haven.
 
Skylar Griffin (Berlin, Md./Stephen Decatur) took the loss for the Chargers, falling to 0-2 on the season. She pitched three innings, allowing two runs on two hits. The New Haven bullpen couldn't contain Mercy's offense, surrendering five more runs over the final three innings.
 
Despite the loss, there were some positives for New Haven. The defense played error-free softball, and Bella Chenet (Plantation, Fla./Archbishop McCarthy) contributed a hit from the lead off spot.
 
The Chargers will look to regroup quickly as they continue their Florida trip with games against Thomas and Aquinas College.