The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) softball team faced a tough outing against Morgan State, concluding their three-game Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference series with losses of 9-1 and 7-2. Despite an early lead in Game 2 with a two-run first inning, UMES couldn't maintain momentum as Morgan State's offense dominated both games. Key performances came from Makalah Clark and Skylar Skinner, who led the offensive efforts for the Hawks but fell short against Morgan State's strong pitching and hitting.

By the Numbers
  • UMES scored a total of 3 runs across the doubleheader (1 in Game 1, 2 in Game 2).
  • Makalah Clark had 2 RBIs in Game 2 and reached 25 hits on the season.
  • Dani Brown struck out 3 batters in 1.1 innings during Game 1.
State of Play
  • UMES now holds a record of 9-23 overall and 1-8 in MEAC play.
  • Morgan State improved to 8-17 overall and 5-4 in MEAC play after the doubleheader sweep.
  • The Hawks have struggled to capitalize on scoring opportunities, as demonstrated in both games.
What's Next

UMES will look to rebound as they face George Mason on April 1 in Fairfax, Virginia, in an effort to improve their conference standing and regain momentum in the season.

Bottom Line

UMES faces critical challenges ahead, particularly in converting scoring opportunities to wins. The team must focus on capitalizing on early leads and finding consistency on both offense and defense to turn around their season.