The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) softball team suffered a doubleheader loss against Delaware State, falling 11–0 in Game 1 and 4–3 in Game 2. In the first game, Jada Lacey and Araceli Manzo provided the only hits for UMES, which left five runners stranded. The second game saw UMES rally late but ultimately fall short despite scoring two runs in the final inning. The Hawks' efforts were led by pitchers Paris Richards and Dani Brown, both of whom completed their respective games.

By the Numbers
  • Paris Richards pitched her fifth complete game of the season in Game 1.
  • Dani Brown pitched her sixth complete game of the season in Game 2, recording a total of 3 strikeouts, bringing her season total to 58.
State of Play
  • UMES is now 14–31 overall and 5–14 in MEAC play.
  • Delaware State improved to 25–16 overall with a MEAC record of 14–6.
What's Next

UMES softball will host Delaware State for the final game of the season, featuring a Senior Day celebration before the scheduled 11:30 a.m. start. The game will be streamed on YouTube via UMES Hawks Athletics.

Bottom Line

The losses against Delaware State highlight the Hawks' ongoing challenges in converting scoring opportunities, as they work to improve in their final game of the season. Increased focus on finishing plays will be essential for achieving a successful outcome.