Farmington, ME - Softball traveled to take on the University of Maine Farmington in a conference doubleheader on Saturday, May 2nd, 2026. These games served as the final regular season contests for the Terriers, and ended in a 1-1 split on the day. The Terriers fell 3-4 in game one, but bounced back to win 5-4 in game two.
How it Happened:
Game One: 3-4 Loss (8 Innings)
- After four scoreless innings thanks to strong pitching from Lillian Noyes, UMaine-Farmington broke through in the fifth.
- The Beavers sparked the offense with an RBI double down the left field line, bringing in the game's first run. Followed with an RBI single to extend the Beavers' lead to 2–0.
- Thomas responded in a big way in the sixth inning with a three-run rally.
- Brooklyn Federico got the Terriers on the board with an RBI single, scoring Abby Farone.
- Maddy Morris tied the game with a clutch double to center, scoring Federico.
- Megan Oberholzer then gave Thomas its first lead of the game, driving in Morris with an RBI single to make it 3–2.
- The Beavers answered in the seventh, evening the score at 3–3.
- In extra innings, the Beavers capitalized, ultimately sealing the 4–3 victory for the Beavers.
Inside the Stats:
Game Two: 5-4 Win (7 Innings)
- Thomas struck first in the third inning, manufacturing runs with situational hitting. Morris opened the scoring with a sacrifice fly, scoring Carlie Jarvais.
- Oberholzer followed with an RBI single, bringing home Farone to give the Terriers a 2–0 lead.
- Morris added another sacrifice fly in the fourth, scoring Corinne Vasvary, extending the advantage to 3–0.
- However, the Beavers responded with a big fifth inning to take a 4–3 lead.
- Thomas answered in the sixth, tying the game at 4–4 after Jarvais reached on an error through a bunt that allowed Vasvary to score.
- The Terriers then regained the lead in the seventh when Leah Knight crossed the plate on a wild pitch, proving to be the difference.
- Thomas held off the Beavers in the final frame to secure the 5–4 victory and split the doubleheader.
Inside the Stats:
What's Next:
- With the conclusion of the regular season, Softball has qualified for the 2026 NAC Championship Tournament. Seeding, location, and times are TBD.
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