The University of Maryland Eastern Shore softball team swept North Carolina Central in a doubleheader, winning Game 1, 9-5, and Game 2, 8-3. Key performances included home runs by Clarke Calvin and Skylar Skinner, along with complete games pitched by Paris Richards and Dani Brown. This marked the Hawks' first conference series win since 2024.

By the Numbers
  • Clarke Calvin recorded a career-high four RBIs in Game 1.
  • Skylar Skinner achieved three hits and four RBIs in Game 2, marking her second game this season with such performance.
  • Dani Brown tossed her fourth complete game of the season during Game 2.
State of Play
  • UMES improved to 12-30 overall and 5-11 in MEAC after the doubleheader.
  • The team's recent wins enhance their momentum going into the final stretch of the season.
What's Next

UMES softball will continue its series against NC Central on Sunday, April 19, with the game scheduled for 12 p.m. A live stream of the game will be available on YouTube.

Bottom Line

The Hawks have showcased resilience with back-to-back wins, underlined by strong individual performances, positioning them for potential success in future matches as they aim to climb the MEAC standings.