MYRTLE BEACH, SC - The NCC women's softball team dropped their first game of the season, falling to NJCAA Division II member, Mercer County College, 4-1, on Monday morning.

Gina Falco was 1 for 2 with an RBI, but the Spartans allowed 4 unearned runs.

"We were not on our game this morning," commented Head Coach Sam Carrodo, "you can't allow 4 unearned runs and expect to defeat a team as strong as Mercer."

The Spartans will need to bounce back quickly as they face NJCAA Division I Gordon College later today.

Heather Compton (0-1) took the loss for the Spartans.