Niagara Softball Wins Game One Against Le Moyne 8-7, Braves Defeat Dolphins 12-6 in Doubleheader Clash
The Niagara softball team split a doubleheader with Le Moyne, winning game one 8-7 in 8 innings but losing game two 12-6. The Purple Eagles are now 11-14 for the season, while the Dolphins are at 9-22 overall.
By the Numbers- Niagara set season-high's in hits (17) and doubles (8) in the win.
- Julia Thompson earned the win in game one, marking her team-leading fifth win of the season.
- Maddi Hickingbottom struck out five batters in game one, bringing her career total to 342, the fourth most in program history.
- Myshrall hit her sixth home run of the season in game two, and Limbani recorded a season-high two RBI.
- Niagara split the doubleheader, showcasing both strengths and areas for improvement.
- The team's performance was marked by season-high hits and doubles in game one but succumbed to a loss in game two.
Niagara will face Canisius in the Battle of the Bridge series next, with games scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday on ESPN+.
Bottom LineThe Purple Eagles had a mixed day with a thrilling win in game one followed by a tough loss in game two. Despite the split, the team's performance showed resilience and potential moving forward as they prepare for their upcoming series against Canisius.
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