The University of Mount Olive softball team ended their regular season with a split against Chowan, winning the first game 7-0 and losing the second 5-2. In game one, Alex Steen led the Trojans with a dominant pitching performance, earning her 17th complete game and striking out five. The second game saw Chowan capitalize on early momentum and aggressive base running to secure the victory. Mount Olive finishes the regular season with a record of 27-23 and secures the No. 7 seed for the Conference Carolinas Tournament, where they will face No. 10 Barton.

By the Numbers
  • Mount Olive won game one 7-0, scoring three runs in the first inning.
  • Alex Steen recorded her 17th complete game and 150 strikeouts this season, ranking 4th in school history.
  • Mount Olive ends the season with a record of 27-23 and 16-12 in conference play.
What's Next

Mount Olive will compete against No. 10 Barton in the Conference Carolinas Tournament on April 23. A win will send the Trojans to face No. 2 Young Harris later that same day.

Bottom Line

The Trojans demonstrated resilience with their strong performance in the first game, but must improve execution in key moments as they move into tournament play. Their path to success will depend on maintaining their competitive momentum and utilizing their pitching strength effectively.