Zell No-Hitter Highlights Boise State Sweep

Aubrea Zell pitched the first no-hitter in Boise State history with a 12-0 masterpiece over Southern Utah. Zell struck out eight and threw just 51 pitches in leading the Broncos to a doubleheader sweep of the Thunderbirds. Vanessa Alvarez belted a three-run blast in support of Zell's gem.

"It was great for Aubray to accomplish what we know she's capable of," said head coach Erin Thorpe. "She maintained control throughout the game. That's the goal we have for every pitcher on our staff- be in control of the zone."

The Roadrunners had several chances to break up the no-hitter.  In the fourth inning, a shot was hit to the left side of the inning that could have gotten through.  But Lela Work dove to snare it, got up and threw to first for the out.  Later that inning, with two out, Southern Utah's Haylee Hoch sent a deep ball to center.  Ashley Collier ran back toward the fence and made the catch with her back to home plate.

Tazz Weatherly had a home run, a single and a double for the Broncos and relief pitcher Lela Work pitched two innings of perfect baseball to win the opener 7-3.

The Broncos host Seattle University tomorrow at noon at Mountain Cove Field and will meet the Thunderbirds at 2.