Niagara's softball team faced off against Cornell, losing both games of a doubleheader in Ithaca, N.Y. The first game ended close at 10-9, while the second saw a more decisive 11-4 final score. The first game featured a back-and-forth scoring battle, where both teams exchanged leads. In the second game, Niagara initially led 4-0 but fell along with their momentum as Cornell took control.

By the Numbers
  • Niagara scored a total of 13 runs across the doubleheader.
  • Donnalea Barnett had 6 hits in the doubleheader, including 4 hits in game one.
State of Play
  • Niagara now stands with an all-time record of 1-15 against Cornell.
  • The team had a season-high of 8 walks in game one.
  • Gibbons extended her reached base streak to 5 games, while Hills reached base for 4 consecutive games.
What's Next

Niagara is set to return to action on Saturday, April 18th, hosting Saint Peter's for a doubleheader starting at 12 p.m. The team will look to improve their performance and capitalize on home field advantage.

Bottom Line

Despite impressive individual performances, Niagara's struggles against Cornell highlight their continuing challenges this season. The team will need to address their consistency to find success in upcoming matches.