Shepherd University's softball team suffered two losses to Bloomsburg, with Bloomsburg securing 8-6 and 5-1 wins in the doubleheader. Freshman pitcher Madelayne Ruffner set a new Shepherd single-season strikeout record with 196 strikeouts, surpassing the previous record of 187. Bloomsburg took the first game with four runs in the seventh inning, breaking a 4-4 tie, while Shepherd's Lauren Moore contributed significantly with a two-run homer. In the second game, Shepherd initially led 1-0 but Bloomsburg rallied in the seventh inning, scoring four runs to seal the victory.

By the Numbers
  • Madelayne Ruffner recorded 196 strikeouts this season.
  • Shepherd's Lauren Moore went 3-for-4 with two homers and four RBIs in the first game.
  • Bloomsburg's Sage Weidlich had a perfect 3-for-3 at-bat in the first game.
State of Play
  • Bloomsburg secured wins in both games of the doubleheader against Shepherd.
  • Madelayne Ruffner's performance highlighted by setting a new Shepherd single-season strikeout record.
What's Next

Shepherd's softball team will face Shippensburg in a doubleheader on Tuesday at 1 p.m.

Bottom Line

Shepherd University's softball team faced defeat against Bloomsburg, despite Madelayne Ruffner's record-breaking performance, setting a new strikeout record for the season. The team will look to bounce back in their upcoming doubleheader against Shippensburg.