The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) softball team suffered a doubleheader sweep against South Carolina State on Saturday, losing 5鈥�2 in Game 1 and 8鈥�4 in Game 2. In the first match, UMES fell silent for six innings before a late rally scored two runs. Game 2 saw UMES tie the game at 1鈥�1 before South Carolina State exploded with seven runs in the sixth inning to secure the win. Despite their efforts, UMES could not close the gap and dropped their 13th consecutive conference game.

By the Numbers
  • Kinsey Mentzer recorded two hits and three RBI across both games.
  • Dani Brown struck out four batters in 5.2 innings during Game 2, totaling 49 strikeouts this season.
Yes, But

Despite the losses, UMES showed signs of resilience, particularly with late-game rallies that kept the outcomes competitive. Their offensive output in critical moments indicates potential for improvement moving forward.

State of Play
  • UMES's record now stands at 9鈥�29 with a 1鈥�13 mark in MEAC play.
  • South Carolina State improved to 17鈥�13, solidifying their upper-tier position within the conference.
What's Next

UMES will face South Carolina State again on Sunday, April 12, for the final game of the series, with the hope of breaking their losing streak.

Bottom Line

UMES needs to leverage their late-game momentum to turn around their season, focusing on consistency and stronger performances to regain competitiveness in the MEAC.