Brunswick, ME – Softball came up short in a doubleheader matchup against Bowdoin College on Wednesday, April 16^th, 2025. The final scores were 5-10 and 2-3.
 

How it Happened:

Game One

• The Terriers came out of the gate strong, as Teresa McLinden sent a monster triple to right center field in the first inning that scored Kayla Duhaime, Mackenzie Toner, and Megan Oberhzoler to make it 3-0.
• Layla Pickering would follow up with a single that scored McLinden to give the Terriers an early 4-0 lead.
• Oberholzer was then able to make quick work of the Polar Bears in the bottom of the first inning, only facing three batters to continue the Terrier momentum. 
• Abby Farone opened up the second inning with a double, and was able to use her speed to reach third base after an ensuing ground out to set up a scoring chance.
• Despite the runner on third the Terriers were unable to capitalize, keeping things at 4-0.
• The Polar Bears got on the board in the bottom of the third inning after an error, and as a result had bases loaded with two outs.
• Despite the tough situation, Oberholzer was able to strike out the next batter to keep things at 4-1.
• Two singles from the Polar Bears in the bottom of the fourth inning scored three runs, tying things at 4-4.
• The next runs came in the sixth inning, as the Polar Bear offense exploded to score six runs, making it 4-10.
• In the top of the seventh inning Pickering was able to drive home Kayla Duhaime, but the Terriers ultimately came up short with a final score of 5-10.

Inside the Stats:

• Teresa McLinden – 3 Hits, 1 Run, 3 RBI
• Layla Pickering – 2 Hits, 2 RBI
• Megan Oberholzer – 6 Innings Pitched, 3 Strikeouts

 
Game Two

• The Terriers started game two much like the first, with Maeve Hickok bringing home Carlie Jarvais to make it 1-0.
• Emily Rock followed up by hitting a single that scored Makayla Panich, giving the Terriers a 2-0 lead.
• The Polar Bears eventually responded with two runs of their own in the third inning to make it 2-2.
• Neither team scored again until the fifth inning, with the Polar Bears making it 3-2 after a single into right field.
• With the Terriers down 2-3 headed into the final inning, Corinne Vasvary and Farone both had important singles to give the Terriers a chance.
• Another single from Maddy Morris led to a good defensive play from the Polar Bears to tag out a potential scoring run.
• The Terriers would eventually fall 2-3, but the team showed plenty of promise against a difficult NESCAC opponent.

 
Inside the Stats:

• Maddy Morris – 2 Hits
• Emily Rock – 1 Hit, 1 RBI
• Brooklyn Federico – 6 Innings Pitched, 3 Runs Allowed, 2 Earned Runs, 2 Strikeouts

 
What's Next:

• Softball will be back in action when they travel to take on the Husson University Eagles in a doubleheader on Friday, April 18^th, 2025, First pitches are set for 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM.