The Holy Cross softball team lost to Bucknell, 8-7, in a thrilling rubber match that concluded their weekend series on March 22. The loss means Bucknell wins the series 2-1 after the teams split their doubleheader on Saturday. The game ended dramatically with Reagan Powell's two-out, walk-off RBI single in the bottom of the seventh inning.

By the Numbers
  • Sophia Roncone pitched 6.2 innings, allowing 13 hits and 8 runs, with 7 strikeouts.
  • Holy Cross had 7 runs on 8 hits; Bucknell had 8 runs on 13 hits.
State of Play
  • Holy Cross briefly took a 4-3 lead in the sixth with a three-run home run from Emma Pietrzak.
  • Bucknell regained the lead with a three-run home run from Haley Speicher in the bottom of the sixth.
What's Next

Holy Cross will host a doubleheader against Dartmouth for their home opener on March 24, with the first game set to start at 2:00 p.m.

Bottom Line

This narrow loss underscores the competitiveness of the Crusaders and highlights their need to close out games better, as they aim to improve their performance in upcoming matches.