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Rijo and Arkansas softball knocked out of NCAA Tournament by Ole Miss
FAYETTEVILLE, A.R. (WETM) – A great season has come to an end for one local grad.
(Photo Courtesy: Arkansas Razorbacks Athletics)
Corning's Atalyia Rijo and the Arkansas Razorbacks softball team had their Women's College World Series dreams dashed, on Sunday. While hosting a Super Regional, Arkansas fell in the decisive 3rd game to Ole Miss 7-4. After an outstanding start to the NCAA Tournament, Rijo was held without a hit for the 2nd-straight game. Prior to Saturday's win, the standout junior had gone 10 for 14, with 4 runs, 4 RBI, 1 home run, and 13 total bases.
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Despite the Razorbacks falling short of their 1st Women's College World Series appearance, the season will stand as a career best for Rijo. The Hawks grad closes out the year with career highs in hits (50), runs (28), RBI (38), doubles (10), triples (2), home runs (6), walks (13), and total bases (82).
Stick with 18 Sports for the latest on Atalyia Rijo, as she approaches her senior season of NCAA Division I softball.
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