The Saint Anselm College softball team suffered a doubleheader defeat against Adelphi University, losing 4-0 in the first game and 3-2 in the second. In the first game, Saint Anselm's Katie Fox had a notable performance with a double and walks, but the team couldn't convert scoring opportunities. The second game saw Rose Reitmeyer hit an inside-the-park home run, yet the Hawks couldn鈥檛 maintain their lead as Adelphi rallied for three runs in the sixth inning. This loss brings Saint Anselm's all-time record against Adelphi to 14-21-1.

By the Numbers
  • Adelphi scored 4 runs in game one and 3 runs in game two, while Saint Anselm scored 0 in game one and 2 in game two.
  • Reitmeyer leads the NE10 with 10 home runs this season.
  • Kendra Lee pitched a complete game with 5 strikeouts in game two.
State of Play
  • Saint Anselm is now 16-16 overall and 8-8 in NE10 play.
  • Adelphi improves to 20-12 overall with a 16-2 NE10 record.
  • Both teams will face off again for a doubleheader on Sunday.
What's Next

The Hawks are set to play Adelphi again, looking to bounce back with a fresh strategy in their upcoming doubleheader. The team's ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities will be crucial to change their fortunes.

Bottom Line

Saint Anselm needs to address their offensive inconsistency and tighten their defense to avoid another sweep against Adelphi. This upcoming doubleheader presents a critical opportunity to regain momentum in their season.