Tiffin University (0-1) opened its 2014 season at the Shaw University Challenge in Raleigh, North Carolina, taking on California (PA) and falling 7-1.

The Dragons were plagued by 3 errors leading to 4 unearned runs. Kelsey Yaratch took the loss, tossing 3 innings and allowing 2 earned runs. Madison Yanek finished the final 4 innings, allowing one earned run.

TU managed just 3 hits on offense, with Kristin Robinson and Katie Toomey getting doubles.

The Dragons will take on Bowie State in their second game of the day while they are scheduled to play three games on day two. Weather has played havoc with the scheduled games so far, making Sunday's final schedule difficult to predict.