The Manhattan Jaspers softball team faced a tough outing against the Quinnipiac Bobcats, falling in both games of their doubleheader with scores of 6-0 and 10-1. In the first match, Quinnipiac took an early lead and maintained control, scoring five runs in the fourth and fifth innings. The second game saw Quinnipiac score four runs in the first inning, and despite a late rally, Manhattan could not keep up. Freshman Samantha Kelly stood out with two hits in game one and was the only player to record an RBI in the second game.

By the Numbers
  • Manhattan's record fell to 8-24 overall and 4-9 in MAAC play.
  • Quinnipiac improved to 17-10 overall and 13-3 in the conference.
State of Play
  • Quinnipiac demonstrated offensive dominance, scoring 16 runs across both games.
  • Manhattan's only runs came in the fifth inning of the second game.
What's Next

Manhattan is set to conclude their series with Quinnipiac tomorrow, April 3, at 12:00 PM. The team will look to rebound from their recent losses and improve their conference standing.

Bottom Line

The Jaspers must enhance their offensive strategy and execute better defensively to turn their season around, as they face a challenging road ahead in MAAC competition.