#16 Stockton University faced a narrow defeat against The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) in the NJAC Semifinals, ending the game at 2-1. The match saw all runs scored in the final three innings after a tense, scoreless start. Stockton's offense was limited to four hits, with a highlight being Camryn Harry's solo home run in the seventh. Freshman pitchers Casey Sokol and Lexi Liquori showed strong performances, but TCNJ's Maya Knasiak ultimately outperformed them. The loss places extra emphasis on Stockton securing a spot in the upcoming NCAA Tournament, with brackets announced on May 11.

By the Numbers
  • Stockton had 4 hits, including 2 extra-base hits.
  • Camryn Harry hit her third home run of the season during the game.
State of Play
  • Stockton currently holds the 14th position in the NCAA Power Index (NPI).
  • Despite the semifinal loss, Stockton is likely to receive their first NCAA Tournament berth in program history.
What's Next

The NCAA Tournament bracket will be released on May 11, with the tournament beginning on May 14. Stockton will be closely monitoring their inclusion in the tournament.

Bottom Line

Even with the NJAC semifinal loss, Stockton's solid NPI ranking positions them favorably for an NCAA Tournament berth, marking a potential milestone for the program.