Niagara Softball fell to Canisius, losing 10-5 in their weekend series opener at the Demske Sports Complex. The game started positively for Niagara, with them taking an early lead, but Canisius quickly responded and gained the advantage with a series of strong plays. Despite closing the gap to tie the game at five in the fifth inning, Niagara couldn't hold off a late surge from Canisius, who scored four runs in the sixth to secure the victory.

By the Numbers
  • Niagara's all-time record against Canisius drops to 28-102-1.
  • Donnalea Barnett records 11 stolen bases over a five-game streak.
State of Play
  • Niagara tied the game at five in the fifth inning but lost momentum in the sixth.
  • The series continues with a doubleheader scheduled for Saturday, May 2nd at 11 a.m.
What's Next

Niagara aims to bounce back in the final two games of the series against Canisius, focusing on improving their defensive strategy to regain control of the matchups.

Bottom Line

The Purple Eagles need to capitalize on early leads and strengthen their late-game performance to reverse their fortunes in the series against Canisius.