CAA Classics - 2019 Softball Championship - James Madison vs. Elon
Top-seeded James Madison battled #2 Elon looking to avenge its loss to Hofstra in the CAA title game in 2018. The Dukes were on the hunt for its third title in four years and fifth title overall, while Elon was playing in its first CAA title game. Tune in today, May 8, at 3 p.m. on the CAA Sports YouTube channel for a replay of this CAA softball classic.
James Madison broke the CAA Tournament game record with five home runs in the contest. The Dukes’ 12 runs also set a new record for most runs scored in the CAA Championship game. James Madison’s 10 home runs for the tournament set a new CAA Tournament record, as well. The Dukes set the CAA Tournament record for batting average (.456), slugging percentage (.956), and on base percentage (.589). The Dukes allowed just one run all tournament, tied for the fewest in the tournament all-time. The 33 total runs by the Dukes is the most runs in three games during the CAA Tournament.
Sara Jubas hit two home runs, while Victoria Figueroa, Hannah File, and Madison Naujokas each tallied one. Jubas finished the tournament with three home runs, just one short of the CAA Tournament record. She also set the CAA Tournament record for slugging percentage with 2.400.
The Dukes jumped out to a hot start in the first inning, as File led off with a home run to put JMU up 1-0. James Madison loaded the bases, then Jubas walked to bring in another run to make it 2-0. Victoria Figueroa then came in to pinch hit and hit a grand slam on the first pitch she saw to give the Dukes a up 6-0. Naujokas followed up with a home run of her own to push James Madison’s lead to seven.
Odicci Alexander tossed her second shutout of the CAA Tournament, allowing just one-hit across five innings of work. She moved to 22-1 on the season. Alexander was named the CAA Tournament Most Outstanding Player after pitching 10 innings, allowing no runs on just three hits. She tied the record for lowest ERA in the CAA Tournament and tied the record for shutouts. She also went 4-for-8 in the tournament, hitting two doubles, scoring three runs, and driving in four RBI.
We hope you enjoy this look back on the 2019 CAA Softball Championship.