Malone University softball team swept Lake Erie College in a dominant doubleheader, winning 8-1 and 5-2 in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference. With these victories, the Pioneers enhance their season record to 24-14 and sit at 9-9 in the conference, while Lake Erie struggles at 2-28 overall and 1-17 in league play. In the first game, Halyn Cawthorne shined with three hits and three RBIs, while pitcher Mia Rose struck out 11 batters. The second game saw Malone overcome an early deficit, with key contributions from Marlee Pireu and Sidney Conti. The upcoming match will be against Ursuline College on April 21.

By the Numbers
  • Malone scored a total of 13 runs over the two games.
  • Pitcher Mia Rose recorded 11 strikeouts in game one; her record improved to 13-8.
  • Halyn Cawthorne reached base four times in game one with three hits.
  • In game two, pitcher Masyn Baker also struck out 11 batters, improving her record to 7-3.
State of Play
  • The Pioneers are now in the midst of a competitive season within the G-MAC.
  • Malone aims to build momentum with a strong performance against Ursuline College next.
What's Next

As conference play resumes, the Pioneers will look to maintain their winning streak against Ursuline College, seeking to improve their league record further.

Bottom Line

The Malone softball team's impressive doubleheader sweep highlights their growing confidence and capability, positioning them favorably as they advance through conference play.