The Saint Anselm College softball team achieved a commanding doubleheader sweep against Saint Michael's College in a Northeast 10 Conference matchup, winning 9-1 and 6-2 on Thursday. Junior Mackenzie Bergen excelled in Game 1, improving her record to 7-1, while the team's offensive featured strong performances, including home runs from Caitlyn Duquette and Rose Reitmeyer. In Game 2, Kendra Lee completed a full game with eight hits and allowed only two runs, supported by Reitmeyer's clutch hitting and more home runs from Salafia and Fox.

By the Numbers
  • Game 1: Bergen threw five innings, allowing 7 hits and 1 earned run.
  • Game 2: Reitmeyer recorded 3 RBIs, while Lee improved to 7-5 in the season.
State of Play
  • After the doubleheader, Saint Anselm's softball team boosts their record to 16-14 overall and 8-6 in NE10 play.
  • The team leads the all-time series against Saint Michael's 74-10 over 84 meetings.
What's Next

The Hawks will face Adelphi University for a four-game weekend series in Garden City, N.Y., beginning on April 11 at noon.

Bottom Line

Saint Anselm's softball team showcased strategic pitching and formidable batting, setting a strong precedent for their upcoming matches, with players like Reitmeyer and Lee key to their continued success.