The Longwood softball team secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Radford, thanks to Maggie Hiatt's home run in the fourth inning and a stellar pitching performance by Maggie Chapin, who recorded eight strikeouts. Hiatt's seventh home run of the season provided the only run of the game, while Chapin limited Radford to just four hits and four walks, sealing the win in a tense final inning. Despite Radford loading the bases in the seventh, Chapin struck out the final batter and induced a popout to clinch the victory. This win improves Longwood's conference record and positions them for potential advancement in the standings as they approach the end of the season.

By the Numbers
  • Maggie Hiatt hit her seventh home run of the season.
  • Maggie Chapin recorded a total of eight strikeouts during the game.
State of Play
  • Longwood improves to 20-25 overall and 6-4 in conference play.
  • Radford remains at 18-21 overall and 5-5 in the Big South standings.
What's Next

Longwood is set to conclude the series against Radford with a doubleheader on Saturday, where they aim to solidify their position in the conference standings and potentially move closer to second place.

Bottom Line

Longwood's win not only showcases their resilience but also keeps them in contention for a higher ranking in the league; maintaining this momentum will be crucial as they continue their season.