Rhode Island's softball team fell to Loyola Chicago in both games of a doubleheader, extending their losing streak. The Rams lost the opener 4-0, with Anna Kiel pitching a complete-game shutout, then dropped the second game 5-3 after a late rally by the Ramblers. Despite an early 3-0 lead in Game 2, URI couldn't maintain momentum and failed to score in the final innings. The results leave Rhode Island struggling in the Atlantic 10 standings.

By the Numbers
  • Kylie Bulinski had two hits and a run scored across the doubleheader.
  • Anna Kiel improved her pitching record to 9-5 with the complete-game shutout.
State of Play
  • Rhode Island's record now stands at 11-20 and 4-10 in the Atlantic 10.
  • Loyola Chicago is leading the conference with a record of 19-19 and 11-3 in A-10 play.
What's Next

The two teams will meet again for a single game on Sunday, April 12, at 12 p.m. The game will be available for streaming on ESPN+, providing an opportunity for Rhode Island to rebound.

Bottom Line

Rhode Island must address critical defensive errors and maintain offensive momentum if they hope to turn around their season. With playoff contention slipping away, every game is crucial moving forward.