The Bearcats dropped their final game on the Florida trip to John Carroll University by a score of 4-2.

SVC managed just two hits - both by Mark Shouey - in the loss.  Josh Abati was hit by a pitch to lead off the game, then Shouey doubled Abati to third.  Jared Lapkowicz grounded out to score Abati, then Abe Weimer grounded out, scoring Shouey.

Saint Vincent starter Darren Smith gave up three runs in the bottom of the first, then JCU added another run in the fourth, while the Bearcats strugged against starter Tony Evanko, who retired 17 in a row at one point. 

Smith eventually settled down, and worked out of a number of jams to go seven innings, giving up four runs and seven hits, while striking out three.  Stephen Cherry pitched a scoreless eighth in relief.

The Bearcats end the trip with a 4-4 record, and will return to action with three games in Newport News, VA next weekend against the Apprentice School.