Lafayette softball is set to face No. 22 Boston University in the final home weekend series, featuring a doubleheader on Saturday and a single game on Sunday, with all games available on ESPN+.

By the Numbers
  • Mary Grace O'Neill had a standout season opening weekend, hitting .400 with 8 hits, 2 doubles, 1 triple, 6 runs scored, and 5 stolen bases.
  • Mary Grace O'Neill ranks second in the Patriot League with 22 stolen bases, setting a school record for most stolen bases in a single season.
Yes, But

Despite the strong season performance by Lafayette softball, they recently lost to Lehigh in the series finale, with Lehigh taking control of the game by scoring five runs over the middle innings.

State of Play
  • The Lafayette softball team has returned eight players who started 15 or more games in 2023, led by head coach Karavin Dew and assistant coach Bridget Bailey.
  • Regan Dillon, a freshman for Lafayette, was named the Patriot League Softball Rookie of the Week after an impressive performance in the team's first weekend of competition.
What's Next

The No. 22 Boston University Terriers, on a 15-game winning streak, present a tough challenge for Lafayette softball, boasting a strong roster with impressive batting averages and pitching ERAs.

Bottom Line

Lafayette softball faces a formidable opponent in No. 22 Boston University, looking to continue their successful season despite a recent setback, while honoring their senior class in the final home weekend series.