The No. 20 Husson University softball team split a doubleheader against No. 19 Colby College, losing the first game 3-2 in extra innings before securing a 4-2 victory in the second. In the opener, Husson led early but was unable to hold off Colby in the tight finish. The Eagles rallied in game two, with key performances from Lydia Rice and Jetta Shook lifting them to victory. Husson's strong pitching performances also contributed significantly, especially from Ana Lang and Sierra Yates.

By the Numbers
  • Husson had 4 hits in game two, with Rice contributing 1 RBI and a run scored.
  • Lang pitched a total of 11.1 innings across both games, striking out 19 batters.
State of Play
  • Husson's record improves to 15-3 after the split with Colby.
  • The Eagles will begin North Atlantic Conference play at home this weekend.
What's Next

Husson is set to play Vermont State University Johnson in a doubleheader this Saturday, marking the start of their conference schedule.

Bottom Line

The split against Colby highlights Husson鈥檚 resilience and strong pitching, positioning them well as they transition into conference play. Continued performance improvements will be crucial for their upcoming matches.