Sophomore Jess Dinardo achieved her 100th career strikeout during a match against Neumann University, though the Penn State Abington softball team lost 4-1. The Nittany Lions wrapped up their regular season with this non-conference game, bringing their record to 18-21. Dinardo notched four strikeouts in total, becoming the seventh player in program history to surpass the 100-strikeout milestone.

By the Numbers
  • Jess Dinardo recorded her 100th career strikeout and ended with a total of 102 strikeouts.
  • Penn State Abington finished the season with a record of 18-21 while Neumann improved to 19-18.
State of Play
  • Dinardo is the seventh player in program history to reach the significant milestone of 100 career strikeouts.
  • Despite Dinardo's achievement, the team struggled, dropping to 1-10 in their all-time series against Neumann.
What's Next

Penn State Abington will face Penn College in the Second Round of the United East Tournament. The series will begin on Friday, May 1, with a doubleheader starting at 3 p.m.

Bottom Line

Dinardo's milestone highlights her individual achievement amid a challenging season for Penn State Abington, emphasizing the team's need to regroup as they head into postseason play.