The Saint Anselm softball team suffered a doubleheader sweep against No. 21 Franklin Pierce University, losing 10-0 in the first game and 10-3 in the second. In Game 1, the Hawks faced a dominant Ravens offense, led by a two-run home run from Maisie Lerette, while Saint Anselm struggled offensively. Game 2 saw the Hawks take an early lead but ultimately fall as Franklin Pierce rallied and sealed the victory with critical runs late in the game.

By the Numbers
  • Franklin Pierce is 32-4 overall and 22-2 in the NE10 after the doubleheader sweep.
  • Saint Anselm has lost five straight games to Franklin Pierce and has a 70-25 all-time record against them.
  • Junior Brooke Tardugno achieved two stolen bases in the second game, leading the NE10 with 29 this season.
State of Play
  • Saint Anselm's softball team now holds a record of 18-24 (10-16 NE10) following the losses.
  • Franklin Pierce's victory continues their strong position in the NE10 standings as a top contender.
What's Next

The Hawks will face off against Saint Michael's College (7-27, 5-19 NE10) in an upcoming doubleheader on April 22, aiming to rebound from their recent losses.

Bottom Line

This doubleheader loss underscores the need for Saint Anselm to strengthen their offensive and defensive strategies as they move forward in the season, particularly in critical matchups against rivals.