MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The St. Thomas softball team shutout Northwood for a 5-0 victory in conference play on Friday evening at Bobcat Field.  Starting pitcher Brenda Emerson pitched a complete game four-hit shutout with five strikeouts to lead the Bobcats.
 
STU jumped out to a quick 3-0 lead in the first inning on multiple errors by Northwood.  The Bobcats loaded the bases three times as Sasha Horton, Brittany Lacasse and Danielle Borrelli all came across to score.
 
In the second inning, Horton and Carley Distasio led off the inning with back-to-back singles, then were driven home via a 2-RBI double by Lacasse.

Horton finished the day 2-4 with two runs scored to lead all offensive players.