Morgan State vs. Rider: Lady Bears Split Doubleheader & Prep for MEAC Showdown
Morgan State split a doubleheader against Rider with a 4-0 win in the opener and a 3-1 loss in the nightcap at Lois T. Murray Field. The Lady Bears scored four runs in the opener, highlighted by a three-run third inning, while Amber Rivas and Victoria Fletcher contributed key hits. Serena Rodriguez earned the win for Morgan State in the first game.
By the Numbers- Morgan State's record: 25-15
- Rider's record: 14-24
- Rider's Kathryn Schmiere: 6 strikeouts in Game 2
- Morgan State and Howard tied for first place in the MEAC standings with identical 13-2 records
- The upcoming series against Howard will determine the regular season title and No. 1 seed in the MEAC Championship
Morgan State will face Howard in a crucial MEAC series this weekend, with the series potentially deciding the conference title and top seed in the championship.
Bottom LineMorgan State's split against Rider sets up a high-stakes series against Howard that could determine their position in the MEAC Championship.
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