Academy of Art softball battled Hawaii Pacific in a doubleheader, initially taking a lead but ultimately falling 5-4 and 4-0 to the Sharks at Howard A. Okita Field in their first Pacific West Conference matchup.

By the Numbers
  • In the first game, HPU emerged victorious with a score of 5-4.
  • In the second game, HPU secured a shutout victory with a final score of 4-0.
  • Taylor Thompson (HPU) earned the win in the first game, while Layla Molina (HPU) pitched a shutout in the second game.
  • Academy of Art's record stands at 7-26 overall and 3-17 in conference play.
State of Play
  • Academy of Art took an early lead but couldn't maintain it, succumbing to Hawaii Pacific's comeback in both games.
  • Offensive efforts from Jewel Larson propelled Hawaii Pacific to victory, with key plays in both games.
  • The doubleheader ended with Hawaii Pacific at 6-16 overall and 2-8 in conference play.
What's Next

ART U is set to conclude its conference series against HPU with another doubleheader tomorrow at 1 p.m. HT (4 p.m. PT).

Bottom Line

Despite an early lead, Academy of Art was unable to hold off Hawaii Pacific, leading to consecutive defeats in the doubleheader series.