Elon softball faced a tough loss against College of Charleston, falling 2-1 in extra innings during their CAA series opener. Despite junior Anna Dew delivering a stellar performance with a career-high 11 strikeouts, the Phoenix could not secure the win, marking their second consecutive extra-inning series opener. Charleston clinched the game with a walk-off double in the bottom of the eighth inning, while Elon struggled offensively, leaving eight runners on base throughout the match.

By the Numbers
  • Anna Dew recorded 11 strikeouts in the game.
  • Elon left eight runners on base and struck out eight times.
State of Play
  • Elon is now 11-24 overall, 5-5 in CAA play.
  • Charleston improved to 18-21 with an 8-5 CAA record after the win.
What's Next

The Phoenix will look to rebound in the second game of their series against the Cougars on Saturday, scheduled for 3 p.m.

Bottom Line

Despite solid pitching from Dew, offensive struggles hindered Elon鈥檚 chances for victory. The team must improve on capitalizing with runners in scoring positions to secure wins in the upcoming games.