Abby Heitman鈥檚 three-run homer helped the Lakeland University softball team secure a tie against the 16th-ranked University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh in a doubleheader. In the first game, UWO edged out Lakeland 4-3 with a late rally, while the second game ended in a 3-3 tie after seven innings due to darkness. Lakeland, now at 10-9-1 overall, had previously been on a 10-game losing streak against Oshkosh but showed competitive spirit throughout both games. Heitman's homer in the second game marked her first collegiate home run, tying the game after trailing 3-0.

By the Numbers
  • Heitman recorded her first collegiate home run in the second game.
  • Lakeland ended a 10-game losing streak against UW-Oshkosh with the tie.
State of Play
  • Lakeland University softball team has a current overall record of 10-9-1.
  • UW-Oshkosh holds a record of 17-4-1 and is ranked 16th in the NFCA NCAA Division III top 25 poll.
What's Next

Lakeland will face the Milwaukee School of Engineering tomorrow in a doubleheader, aiming to capitalize on the momentum gained from the competitive outing against Oshkosh.

Bottom Line

Despite not securing a win, Lakeland's performance against a nationally ranked team signifies a positive turning point, with Heitman's key contributions highlighting the team's potential moving forward.