Eastern Kentucky University's softball team loses its 10-game winning streak on the road to nationally ranked Miami (Ohio) with a score of 11-3, marking their first loss since March 30 and leaving them at 36-6 for the season.

By the Numbers
  • Miami (Ohio) is ranked No. 25 in the Softball America rankings.
  • Miami has hit a total of 133 home runs this season, with Karli Spaid leading DI softball with 29 home runs.
Yes, But

Despite the loss, EKU showed resilience by scoring two runs in the top of the fifth inning.

State of Play
  • Miami (Ohio) won the game 11-3, extending their record to 37-7 for the season.
  • EKU will face North Florida on Saturday in Jacksonville, Florida, needing four wins in the last six conference games to secure the Atlantic Sun Conference Regular Season Championship.
What's Next

EKU will play North Florida in a three-game series starting Saturday in Jacksonville, Florida, broadcasted on ESPN+.

Bottom Line

Eastern Kentucky University softball suffered a significant defeat against Miami (Ohio), but the team aims to bounce back and secure the conference championship with strong performances in upcoming games.