The University at Buffalo softball team was swept by the Niagara Purple Eagles in a midweek doubleheader at Nan Harvey Field. In a nine-inning thriller, the Bulls initially took the lead but ultimately lost 4-3 in the first game, followed by a 13-10 defeat in the second game.

By the Numbers
  • Niagara scored 4 runs in the first inning of the second game and led 7-0.
  • The Bulls cut Niagara's lead to 7-4 in the second inning and further closed the gap to 11-9 by the fifth inning.
  • Despite their efforts, the Bulls fell short with Niagara extending their lead and eventually winning 13-10.
State of Play
  • In a back-and-forth battle, the Bulls showed resilience but couldn't overcome Niagara's strong offensive performance.
  • The series highlighted the Bulls' need to work on minimizing errors and capitalizing on scoring opportunities.
What's Next

The Bulls will face the Miami (OH) RedHawks in their upcoming games, starting on Friday at 1 p.m. with a doubleheader continuing on Saturday.

Bottom Line

The University at Buffalo softball team faced tough losses against Niagara, emphasizing the importance of consistent performance and error reduction in future games to secure victories.