Elisa Allen made history by breaking the Binghamton softball program’s all-time home run record with her 45th career home run in a doubleheader against Cornell. Despite Allen's achievement, the Bearcats were swept by the Big Red, losing 10-6 and 17-14. Allen, who now leads America East with 15 home runs this season, finished the day hitting .333 with three RBIs. Sophomore Rachel Carey also shone in the games, hitting two home runs and driving in six RBIs in the second matchup. The Bearcats, currently struggling, will seek redemption against UMass Lowell in their upcoming series.

By the Numbers
  • Elisa Allen's 45 home runs break the previous record of 44 held by Jessica Phillips.
  • Rachel Carey recorded 11 total bases in the second game, one short of the school record of 12.
  • Carey currently has a batting average of .488, ranking her eighth nationally.
State of Play
  • Binghamton's record is now 13-24 after losing both games to Cornell.
  • Elisa Allen and Rachel Carey lead the Bearcats offensively, with 15 and 9 home runs, respectively.
What's Next

Binghamton will focus on improving their performance in an upcoming series against UMass Lowell on May 1-2, which coincides with Senior Day Weekend.

Bottom Line

While Elisa Allen's record-setting achievement is a highlight, the Bearcats must address their defensive struggles and inconsistency to turn around their fortunes in the upcoming games.