Niagara Softball suffered a doubleheader defeat against Iona, losing the first game 5-0 and the second 9-0 in six innings. Iona's offense dominated throughout, scoring early and often with multiple home runs in each game. The Gaels’ pitching also proved strong, limiting Niagara's scoring opportunities significantly.

By the Numbers
  • Iona hit a total of four home runs across both games.
  • Niagara managed only four hits in game one and three in game two.
Yes, But

Despite the losses, Abbey Steen matched her career high with five innings pitched in game one, indicating potential for recovery in future outings.

State of Play
  • Niagara's record against Iona now stands at 32 wins and 44 losses.
  • The team has one more game to play in the series, scheduled for Sunday, April 12th.
What's Next

Niagara will seek redemption in the final game of the series, aiming to improve their performance and avoid a series sweep against Iona.

Bottom Line

Niagara must leverage their pitching strengths and enhance their batting strategy to turn around their fortunes in the concluding game against Iona.