Florida Southern College softball struggled in a doubleheader against Nova Southeastern University, losing both games with scores of 4-2 and 7-1. In the first game, Florida Southern posted 11 hits but couldn鈥檛 convert them into runs, allowing Nova to retake the lead after a brief 2-2 tie. The second game saw Florida Southern fall behind early, hampered by defensive errors, despite a late solo homer from Alissa Kessler.

By the Numbers
  • Florida Southern had 11 hits in the first game but lost 4-2.
  • Nova Southeastern scored 4 runs in the first inning of the second game, leading to a 7-1 victory.
Yes, But

Despite accumulating a high number of hits, Florida Southern's inability to capitalize on scoring opportunities reflected deeper issues in execution, particularly in high-pressure moments against strong opponents.

State of Play
  • Florida Southern currently stands at 11-31 overall and 5-21 in conference play.
  • Nova Southeastern improved to 27-22 and 13-14 in the Sunshine State Conference.
What's Next

The Moccasins will aim to regroup and seek redemption in their upcoming doubleheader against Embry-Riddle on May 8, 3 p.m., which presents an opportunity to improve their standings.

Bottom Line

Florida Southern needs to enhance their offensive execution and tighten up their defense if they aim to secure victories in future matchups as they face competitive teams ahead.