After Whitney Mollica's tough day defensively contributed to the University of Massachusetts' loss to Washington, Saturday, her big day offensively was the key ingredient in the Minutewomen's win over the Huskies on Sunday.
Mollica's three-run home run in the third inning helped lift the Minutewomen to a 5-1 win forcing winner-take-all game scheduled to start at approximately 8:05.
Mollica's home run broke a tie with former teammate KJ Kelley for the school's career RBI record. Mollica now has 156. Samanta Salato added to her single season home run record with her 18 of the season in the fourth.
It was the first time Washington starter Danielle Lawrie allowed more than one home run in a game.
UMass senior pitcher Brandice Balshmiter won her 34th game, a single-season school record. She allowed three, a walks, hit two batters and struck out four.
It was UMass' first ever win against Washington.