IUP softball clinched a crucial doubleheader sweep against Pitt-Johnstown, winning 16-0 and 8-3, securing a spot in the postseason in the PSAC Western division.

By the Numbers
  • Kendall Young threw a no-hitter, recording 8 strikeouts in 5 innings in Game One.
  • Jordan Sylvia hit a three-run homer and set a single-season RBI record with 54 in the first game.
  • The team scored 16 runs on 16 hits in the first game.
  • Elizabeth Kasper pitched a complete game with 4 strikeouts in the second game.
  • IUP drew seven walks as a team in the second game.
Yes, But

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State of Play
  • IUP moves into the final postseason spot in the PSAC Western division with a 28-22 record.
  • IUP and Mercyhurst are tied at 14-16 in PSAC play, competing for the last playoff berth.
What's Next

IUP will wrap up the regular season with a doubleheader against Seton Hill on April 27.

Bottom Line

IUP softball's decisive sweep against Pitt-Johnstown secures their postseason position, setting the stage for a critical final showdown to determine their playoff fate.