Slippery Rock University softball team achieved a remarkable home-opening sweep against Wheeling University, winning 5-2 in game one and staging an incredible comeback in game two to win 15-14 after trailing by seven runs. This marks their first home-opening sweep since 2022, pushing their season record to 6-12 while Wheeling falls to 3-21. Emma Kennedy's walk-off single in the ninth inning capped a strong performance, with notable contributions from teammates including Sydney Brown and Julia Nutter.

By the Numbers
  • Slippery Rock had 28 hits across both games.
  • In game two, The Rock scored 15 runs, marking the highest-scoring game since 2019.
State of Play
  • The Rock is showing resilience, overcoming significant deficits in game two.
  • Alyssa Hurd leads the pitching staff with 10 strikeouts in game one.
What's Next

Slippery Rock will aim to build on this momentum as they open Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference play with three consecutive road doubleheaders, starting at Pitt-Johnstown on Friday.

Bottom Line

This impressive sweep not only boosts team morale but also sets a positive tone as Slippery Rock transitions into conference play, emphasizing their potential for the season ahead.