Lehigh softball honored its senior class and secured a 7-1 victory over Lafayette, completing a series sweep in the Rivalry presented by Lehigh Valley Orthopedic Institute. The team's senior Katelyn Young displayed a strong performance on the mound, complemented by first-year Peyton Sward going 3-for-3 at bat in the win at Leadership Park.

By the Numbers
  • Lehigh is now 26-14 overall and 12-0 in the Patriot League.
  • The victory marked Lehigh's 16th consecutive win.
  • Junior Rory Dudley hit a solo home run in the fifth inning, extending Lehigh's lead to 6-0.
  • Senior Ansley Dambach closed out the victory in the seventh inning with just two pitches.
Yes, But

Lafayette managed to score its first run of the series in the sixth inning, breaking a 27 inning scoreless streak by Lehigh pitching.

State of Play
  • Lehigh softball is on a remarkable 16-game winning streak.
  • The team holds a perfect 12-0 record in the Patriot League.
  • Upcoming games include a non-league contest against Saint Joseph's and a league series at Army West Point.
What's Next

Lehigh softball will face Saint Joseph's in a non-league contest and then play a league series at Army West Point.

Bottom Line

Lehigh softball's series sweep over Lafayette, marked by a strong senior day performance and impressive winning streak, positions them as dominant contenders in the Patriot League with an upcoming focus on continuing their success in future matchups.