The University of Maryland Eastern Shore's softball team split a doubleheader against Colgate, winning 3-0 in the first game but losing 11-2 in the second. In Game 1, Skylar Skinner hit her fifth home run of the season while Dani Brown achieved her first win with seven strikeouts in five innings. Game 2 saw a strong start for Colgate, who scored seven runs in the first inning, overwhelming the Hawks despite their offensive efforts led by Clarke Calvin and Amaya Nunez.

By the Numbers
  • Dani Brown tied her single-game season high with seven strikeouts in Game 1.
  • Skylar Skinner launched her fifth home run of the season during Game 1.
  • Makalah Clark set a new high with three stolen bases in Game 1.
  • Colgate scored seven runs in the first inning of Game 2.
State of Play
  • UMES sports a record of 6-16 overall and 1-2 in the MEAC after the doubleheader.
  • Colgate improved to 10-15 overall and 2-1 in the Patriot League as a result of the games.
What's Next

UMES is set to continue its seven-game homestand, with a doubleheader against Niagara scheduled for March 19 at 1 and 3 p.m.

Bottom Line

The doubleheader showcased strong pitching from Dani Brown and promising offensive moments, particularly from Skinner and Clark, but highlighted areas for improvement, especially in defensive consistency against tough opponents like Colgate.