The UMass softball team secured a 2-1 victory over Brown University, improving their record to 15-24. Kelsey Blanchette excelled on the mound, allowing just one run while Angie Rama led offensively with two hits and crucial RBIs from Katharine Heslin. After a tight start, UMass capitalized in the fourth inning, scoring twice with a pair of hits. Blanchette finished the game strong, retiring the last six batters faced, sealing the win for the Minutewomen.

By the Numbers
  • Kelsey Blanchette earned her ninth win of the season, allowing one run and striking out two.
  • Angie Rama recorded her first multi-hit game of the season.
State of Play
  • UMass is 15-24 overall, looking for momentum after a close win.
  • The team will face Akron next in a three-game series.
What's Next

The Minutewomen will aim to build on this victory as they take on Akron, seeking to improve their overall performance in the season ahead.

Bottom Line

This win highlights UMass's potential for improvement, especially with key players like Blanchette and Rama stepping up, as they prepare to tackle upcoming challenges in their schedule.