It isn’t even a month into Maddie Penta’s collegiate softball career and she has already thrown two no-hitters. The freshman from Chesapeake City, Maryland says it is just the beginning.
“I strive to be great every time I take the mound,” Penta said. “I expect that of myself, and I know Coach Dean expects that of me.”
Penta’s second no-no came on Saturday against IUPUI in which she carried a perfect game into the seventh inning before issuing a walk. She struck out the first 16 batters she faced.
“I always tell people how lucky I am because of the kids I’ve gotten to coach in my career,” said head coach Mickey Dean. “You can go your whole life and not see some of the things that I have.”
Penta was named the SEC Co-Freshman of the Week on Feb. 18 after throwing a no-hitter in her Auburn debut against Southeastern Missouri.
Auburn (10-1) swept the doubleheader from IUPUI with back-to-back 5-0 victories. Penta improved to 5-0 on the season.