Shepherd University (19-19, 14-12 PSAC East) and #25 Shippensburg (28-14, 15-9 PSAC East) split a doubleheader in PSAC East softball action. Shippensburg won the first game decisively, 9-1, while Shepherd bounced back to secure a 3-0 victory in the second match. Key contributions came from junior Brenna Collis and sophomore Sam Colaw, who helped Shepherd put runs on the board with solid hits. Junior pitcher Madelayne Ruffner delivered a standout performance, striking out 19 batters in a complete game shutout. Shepherd's next matchup is a doubleheader against Kutztown on Friday.

By the Numbers
  • Shepherd recorded 3 runs on 8 hits in game two.
  • Madaleyne Ruffner achieved 19 strikeouts over 7 innings in the second game.
State of Play
  • Shepherd's overall record stands at 19-19, with a conference record of 14-12.
  • Shippensburg maintains a strong ranking at #25 with a 28-14 record.
What's Next

Shepherd will host Kutztown for a doubleheader on Friday, seeking to improve their conference standing and overall performance.

Bottom Line

Shepherd showcased resilience by rebounding from a tough loss to Shippensburg, highlighting the potential of their key players ahead of critical upcoming games.