Niagara Softball secured its first victory of the season, defeating Youngstown State 10-2 in five innings during game one, before losing the second game 9-1. The team took early leads in both games, with standout performances contributing to their first win. In game one, Sophia Marrero led with three RBIs, while Abbey Steen pitched a complete game. Game two saw Youngstown State respond fiercely, scoring seven runs in the fifth inning to claim the win.

By the Numbers
  • Niagara scored 10 runs in game one, with Sophia Marrero driving in three RBIs.
  • Youngstown State scored seven runs in the fifth inning of game two, led by a triple from Lydia Wilkerson.
State of Play
  • Niagara's win marked Head Coach Paul Gray's first career Division I victory.
  • The team now holds a 13-41 all-time record against Youngstown State.
What's Next

Niagara will face Iona in a doubleheader on Saturday, April 11, starting at 12 p.m., looking to build on their first victory of the season.

Bottom Line

Niagara's strong performance in game one illustrates their potential as they seek consistency, needing to build on this momentum in upcoming matches to improve their season standings.