The Owls Softball team faced Blackburn College, splitting a doubleheader in the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SLIAC). They secured a 3-2 victory in the first game after nine innings, driven by a late rally involving key errors from Blackburn. However, the Owls fell 7-6 in the second game, despite a stellar performance from Addison Owen, who had a solo home run to tie the game before a fielding error led to a walk-off for Blackburn. Overall, the Owls now hold a record of 16-13, with an 11-3 mark in SLIAC play.

By the Numbers
  • Owen went 4-for-4 with 2 doubles, a home run, and 4 RBIs in game two.
  • Trinity Garvin improved to 6-3 for the season, allowing only 1 earned run in game one.
State of Play
  • The Owls are now 16-13 overall and 11-3 in SLIAC competition.
  • Despite balancing wins and losses this season, performances like Owen's hint at potential for future success.
What's Next

The Owls will need to capitalize on their offensive momentum and improve their defensive consistency in upcoming games. Targeting areas to reduce errors will be crucial as they approach the final stretch of the season.

Bottom Line

The Owls demonstrated resilience in their doubleheader but must harness their strengths and correct mistakes to continue their climb in the conference standings.