The Eastern Kentucky University softball team split a doubleheader with North Florida at the UNF Softball Complex, winning game one 8-0 and losing game two 7-3, setting the stage for a series-deciding game on Sunday.

By the Numbers
  • EKU has a record of 37-7, with a conference record of 18-2 in the ASUN.
  • Freshman Makayla Mathis led the team by going 4-for-5 at the plate.
  • Maddi Rutan secured her 22nd win of the year in game one, pitching six scoreless innings with eight strikeouts.
State of Play
  • With a win on Sunday, EKU can secure their ninth consecutive Atlantic Sun Conference series win since 2023.
  • The final game of the series is set for 1 p.m. EST at UNF Softball Stadium.
What's Next

The EKU and North Florida softball teams will face off in the series-deciding game at 1 p.m. EST at UNF Softball Stadium on Sunday.

Bottom Line

The Eastern Kentucky University softball team split a doubleheader with North Florida, setting up a crucial series finale, with EKU aiming for their ninth consecutive conference series win.