The Jonathan Law softball team defeated Pomperaug High from Southbury, 3-1, in its Class L state tournament opener played in Milford Tuesday.

Seeded 13th, coach Melanie Blude’s Lady Lawmen improved to 13-8.

They will play at No. 3 North Haven (16-4) in the second round today at 4 p.m.

Pomperaug, the 20th seed, finished 9-12.

Skyler Bender had a hit and two RBIs.

Maddie Lula added a hit and an RBI.

Brianna Buccitti scattered five hits for Law.

Emily Ostar had an RBI double for Pomperaug

Pomperaug  0 0 0 0 0 1 0     1 5 0

Law               0 1 2 0 0 0 x 3  6 1

Batteries

Law: WP Brianna Buccitti and Kacy O’Connor

Pomp: LP Latta and Flood