The Rider Broncs softball team faced Morgan State in a doubleheader on Wednesday, winning Game 1 4-0 but falling in Game 2 1-0. Abby Cruz and Olivia Burroughs hit solo home runs in the first game, while pitcher Anna-Marie Groskritz recorded her fifth complete-game shutout. In Game 2, Kathryn Schmierer pitched a no-hitter but ultimately lost due to an unearned run in the sixth inning. The split leaves Rider with a record of 18-28 and Morgan State at 14-27.

By the Numbers
  • Groskritz achieved a complete-game shutout with eight strikeouts and only three hits allowed in Game 1.
  • Schmierer's no-hitter marks the 16th in Rider's history and is the first seven-inning no-hitter in over 25 years.
State of Play
  • Rider's offense showed power with home runs from Cruz and Burroughs in Game 1.
  • Game 2 showcased a tight defensive match, highlighted by Schmierer's dominant pitching.
What's Next

The Broncs will return to conference play against Niagara this weekend, with a doubleheader set for Friday due to anticipated rain on Saturday.

Bottom Line

Despite the split, the Broncs showed strong pitching and batting performance, setting a positive tone as they head into a crucial league matchup against Niagara.