The Holy Cross softball team suffered a defeat against Dartmouth College, losing 11-2 in six innings at Freshman Field. Dartmouth's Faby Serna shone with two home runs and three RBIs, while Holy Cross struggled offensively, managing only two runs late in the game. The match featured strong pitching from Dartmouth's Isabel Kirby, who allowed no runs over 5.2 innings. The Crusaders’ next game is scheduled against UMass Lowell after a weekend break from conference play.

By the Numbers
  • Dartmouth scored 11 runs, with Faby Serna contributing 3 RBIs and 2 home runs.
  • Isabel Kirby pitched 5.2 innings, allowing 2 hits and recording 4 strikeouts.
Yes, But

While Dartmouth dominated the scoreboard, Holy Cross showed resilience by managing to score two runs late in the game, which may indicate potential for improvement moving forward.

State of Play
  • Holy Cross fell to a record of 3-10 in the season after this loss.
  • The team will look to regroup during a weekend bye before facing UMass Lowell on Tuesday.
What's Next

The Crusaders are set to face UMass Lowell in a doubleheader on April 14, providing an opportunity to bounce back from this defeat.

Bottom Line

Despite the heavy loss, Holy Cross must focus on leveraging upcoming games to build momentum and enhance their performance in the remainder of the season.