The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) lost a tight game to Norfolk State, finishing 5–4 in their second Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference series. The Hawks had a late opportunity, placing runners on first and second in the bottom of the seventh, but couldn't convert to extend the game. Araceli Manzo led the team with two hits, while Clarke Calvin hit her first career home run.

By the Numbers
  • Clarke Calvin's home run was the first of her UMES career.
  • Paris Richards finished the series with a batting line of 3-for-4, including one RBI and one double.
  • UMES now has a record of 8–19 and 1–5 in MEAC play.
State of Play
  • UMES took a 4–2 lead by the third inning, but were outscored by Norfolk State in the fifth.
  • The Hawks left four runners on base during the final two innings, missing crucial opportunities to score.
What's Next

UMES softball is set to travel to Hampton for a doubleheader on March 24, with games scheduled at 12:00 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.

Bottom Line

The close loss highlights UMES’s struggle to capitalize on scoring opportunities, but the emergence of players like Calvin and Richards provides hope for improvement as they head into their next series.