In a dominant performance, Virginia softball secured a 12-3 victory over JMU with a commanding five-run first inning and a total of eight runs in the first two innings. The Cavaliers improved to 22-10, scoring 12 runs on nine hits, while JMU fell to 18-13, managing to bring across three runs on six hits. Key players included Reed Butler, who extended her on-base streak to 25 games, KK Mathis with a multi-hit game, and Madison Edwards with 16 walks this season.

The Big Picture

The game saw Virginia's strong offensive performance early on, establishing a significant lead that JMU couldn't recover from, showcasing the team's firepower and solidifying their position in the season.

By the Numbers
  • Virginia scored 8 runs in the first two innings on 9 hits.
  • JMU brought across 3 runs on 6 hits with 1 error.
State of Play
  • Virginia improved to 22-10 with a season-high 12 runs.
  • JMU dropped to 18-13, scoring 3 runs and committing an error.
  • Reed Butler extended her on-base streak to 25 consecutive games.
  • KK Mathis recorded her 13th multi-hit game of the season.
  • JMU faces Georgia State in a three-game home conference series following the defeat.
What's Next

JMU will look to bounce back as they prepare to face Georgia State in a home conference series starting tomorrow at 4 p.m., with television coverage provided by ESPN+.

Bottom Line

Virginia's dominant performance, particularly in the early innings, highlighted by a five-run first inning, secured a decisive victory over JMU, showcasing their offensive strength and setting the tone for upcoming games. JMU faces a critical matchup against Georgia State in their next three-game series, aiming to recover from this setback.