The Mercyhurst softball team faced Niagara in their final nonconference series, marking their first matchup in 36 years. Despite out-hitting their opponents, the Lakers lost both games, 6-3 and 5-3. Freshmen Avarie Mays and Gabriella DeLuca made headlines, each hitting home runs in the series. The Lakers' record now stands at 9-30 overall, and they will conclude their regular season against LIU this weekend.

By the Numbers
  • Mercyhurst held a 6-2 all-time record against Niagara prior to the series.
  • Freshman Gabriella DeLuca hit her 8th home run of the season, while Avarie Mays hit her 4th.
State of Play
  • The Lakers struggled to capitalize on scoring opportunities, leaving runners stranded.
  • Niagara took advantage of errors, scoring crucial runs at pivotal moments.
What's Next

Mercyhurst will face LIU in their last regular season series, starting May 2, as they aim to improve their NEC record and finish the season strong.

Bottom Line

Despite strong performances from fresh talent, the Lakers need to improve their execution in crucial moments to turn close games into victories as they head into the final stretch of the season.