LANCASTER, P.A. - The College of Saint Elizabeth's softball (11-5, 1-1 NEAC) split in its conference opener at Lancaster Bible College, falling 2-1 in game one before defeating the Chargers 5-0 in game two.

In the top of the second in game one, Marielis Alicea, lined a RBI single to center, giving the Eagles a 1-0 lead.  In the bottom of the fourth, the Chargers plated two runs to take a 2-1 lead.  CSE was unable to get their offense going in the final three innings, dopping the game, 2-1.

Alyssa Hampton ended up on the wrong side of the pitchers duel, surrendering just five hits and two runs while striking out three over six innings.  

Jontae Patton got the Eagles going early in game two, having RBI singles in the first and third innings to give the Eagles a 2-0 lead.  Later in the third, Brittany Demarest singled home Teya Carr to up the lead to three.

In the fourth inning, Laura Costello singled in Kathyn Harrigan to give the Eagles a 4-0 lead.  Jennifer Tinger added a RBI double to give the Eagles a 5-0 lead, which it held for the remainder of the game.

On the mound, Costello spun a gem, tossing her first complete game shutout.  Costello gave up just three hits while striking out a career high six Chargers.

CSE returns to action on Sunday when it travels to Gallaudet University for a 12 pm start.