### UConn Huskies Blank Boston College Eagles in Dominating 7-0 Victory
**CHESTNUT HILL, Mass.** – The University of Connecticut’s softball squad delivered a stunning performance, **shutting out the Boston College Eagles 7-0** on Tuesday night at Harrington Athletics Village. The standout of the game was none other than **Sydnee Koosh**, who not only pitched a complete game shutout but also improved the Huskies’ record to **19-12 this season**.
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#### An Impressive Performance by Sydnee Koosh
In her **12th start** of the season, **Koosh** showcased her skills on the mound, impressively notching her first career complete game shutout. The Canton’s native didn’t just stop there; she recorded a career-high **seven strikeouts**, earning her sixth victory of the season. With each pitch, she **shut down the Eagles’ offense**, retiring **13 out of 14 batters** from the second to the sixth inning.
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### UConn’s Offense Roars to Life
The Huskies struck first in the **third inning**, igniting their scoring with a clutch display of two-out hitting. They pushed across **three runs on a flurry of four hits**, with **Kaiea Higa** continuing her impressive streak. The junior infielder delivered a clutch **two-run single**, stretching her hitting streak to **eight games**. Following her lead, freshman **Cat Petteys** contributed with another two-out single, adding another run to make it a solid **3-0 lead**.
In the **fourth inning**, **Higa** extended the lead, working a bases-loaded walk and bringing home pinch runner **Rayah Snyder**. This season, Higa has been unstoppable, racking up **12 RBIs in just the last five games**.
#### Hitting Highlights
– Sophomore outfielder **Kaitlyn Breslin** continued her incredible hitting streak, launching her **seventh home run in six games**. This solo shot to center field marked her **11th homer of the season** and further pushed UConn’s advantage to **5-0**.
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### Consistent Scoring Seals the Victory
With the commanding lead, UConn refused to let up, scoring additional runs in the **sixth and seventh innings** to seal a convincing **7-0 triumph**. Junior catcher **Grace Jenkins** further showcased her talent with a single that brought in her **team-leading 39th RBI** of the season. Later, **Haley Coupal** added her **seventh RBI** with a single that sent **Savannah Ring** home. Coupal has been a key asset in recent games, hitting in four of the last five.
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### Notable Achievements and Milestones
– **Lexi Hastings** etched her name in the record books, breaking the program’s career runs record with her **170th run**.
– **Sydnee Koosh** not only earned her first career complete game shutout but also tallied a career-high in strikeouts.
– **Kaitlyn Breslin** has impressively hit seven homers over the last six games while continuing her hitting streak.
– **Kaiea Higa** has had a remarkable stretch with **six multi-hit games**, driving in **13 RBIs** over the same span.
– Every player is stepping up; for instance, **Cat Petteys** and **Haley Coupal** have been contributing significantly, with multiple RBIs over recent games.
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### What’s Next for the Huskies?
The Huskies are set to return to action at **Burrill Family Field**, welcoming the **Butler Bulldogs** for a three-game series from **April 4-6**. Be sure to secure your **[tickets here](https://uconnhuskies.evenue.net/events/SOF?_ga=2.115487106.565590737.1743437833-1908017277.1673028779)** and witness the continuation of this thrilling season!
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With their recent success, the UConn Huskies are poised for a formidable season. Stay tuned and watch as they carry this momentum forward!
