William Woods Softball faced the #25 ranked Benedictine Ravens in a Heart of America Conference series, but lost both games in tight, competitive matches. Game one ended with a score of 2-1, with senior Hailey Robinson's strong pitching performance thwarted by a pivotal home run from Ravens catcher Rhianna Martin. Game two was also a close contest, concluding at 8-5, despite Woods initially taking the lead with a four-run third inning. Ultimately, Benedictine's late-game scoring put them ahead, sealing a series sweep for the Ravens.

By the Numbers
  • Robinson struck out 6 batters in game one, allowing 2 runs on only 3 hits.
  • William Woods scored 4 runs in the third inning of game two but still lost 8-5.
State of Play
  • William Woods now holds a record of 16-19 overall and 10-10 in conference play.
  • Benedictine improved to 26-10 and 13-3 in the Heart of America Conference.
What's Next

William Woods will host senior day the following afternoon against another conference opponent, looking to rebound from the losses to Benedictine.

Bottom Line

Despite strong individual performances, including resilient pitching and batting, William Woods could not capitalize on opportunities, highlighting the need for improved execution in critical moments moving forward.