A complete team effort led to a 5-2 victory for the Chippewas softball team over Western Michigan in the final game of the series at Ebert Field, advancing their season record to 7-23. Grace Lehto pitched her second complete game of the weekend, allowing only two runs while the Chippewa defense held strong, stranding seven Broncos on base.

By the Numbers
  • Chippewas record: 7-23 on the season, 4-5 in MAC play
  • Western Michigan record: 17-15 overall, 6-4 in MAC
State of Play
  • Chippewas secure a 5-2 victory over Western Michigan
  • Next game against Michigan in a non-conference match-up
  • Follow the team on X (@cmusoftball) and Instagram (@cmichsoftball) for updates
What's Next

The Chippewas will face Michigan in a non-conference game, with Michaleigh Vallimont set to square off against her younger sister, Lilly Vallimont, and the Wolverines at Alumni Field at Carol Hutchins Stadium.

Bottom Line

A strong team performance led the Chippewas to victory, securing a crucial win over Western Michigan and setting the stage for an upcoming non-conference matchup against Michigan, adding an interesting personal dynamic with Michaleigh Vallimont facing her younger sister on the field.