The Marist University softball team is set to host Sacred Heart for a doubleheader on Tuesday at 1 p.m. after a recent successful MAAC series where they won two out of three games against Iona. Marist holds a solid 17-18 overall record with an impressive 11-2 in conference play, while Sacred Heart enters at 15-19 with a 10-4 record in the MAAC. The Red Foxes swept Sacred Heart in their previous three-game series last season. Both games will be streamed live on the Red Fox Network.

By the Numbers
  • Marist's current MAAC record: 11-2.
  • Sacred Heart's current MAAC record: 10-4.
  • Ava Metzger's ERA in MAAC play: 2.53.
  • Sacred Heart's Sam Kowalski's strikeouts: 122 in 128.2 innings.
State of Play
  • Marist has a momentum boost after a series win over Iona.
  • Sacred Heart has won all of their MAAC series this season.
  • Both teams are on winning streaks; Marist has five consecutive wins in one-run games.
What's Next

Following the doubleheader, Marist will host Rider for another three-game series, which includes a doubleheader on Saturday and a single game on Sunday.

Bottom Line

As the competition intensifies, Marist's performance against Sacred Heart will be critical to maintaining their strong position within the MAAC standings. Success here could define their momentum going into the weekend's series against Rider.