ALLENTOWN, Pa. - Widener Softball go perfect in their first doubleheader as they take down the Falcons of Cedar Crest in both games. 

The start the season 2-0 on the season and remain 0-0 in conference play. 

BY THE NUMBERS: GAME ONE 

• Paris Balilonis led the offense with an impressive performance, going 3-for-4 with two doubles, three runs scored, and one RBI. 

• Kaelin Kuester delivered a big game at the plate, going 2-for-4 with four RBIs, including a home run. 

• Katelyn Tong contributed with a triple and an RBI, finishing 2-for-2. 

• Alyssa Gomez showed great plate discipline, drawing a walk and getting hit by a pitch, finishing 1-for-2 with two runs, one RBI, and a stolen base. 

• Caitlyn Katchur had a strong outing on the mound, picking up the win (1-0) with 2.2 innings pitched, five strikeouts, and only two earned runs allowed. 

BY THE NUMBERS: GAME TWO 

• Elizabeth Carney had a standout performance, going 3-for-4 with a triple, three runs scored, an RBI, a walk, and a stolen base. 

• Jocelin Mayorga excelled both at the plate and on the mound, finishing 4-for-5 with a double, two RBIs, and two runs scored, while also pitching 1.1 scoreless innings with one strikeout. 

• Kaelin Kuester remained a key offensive force, going 3-for-4 with three RBIs, a walk, and a stolen base. 

• Paris Balilonis stayed hot, contributing 2-for-5 with two doubles, two runs scored, and two RBIs. 

• Caitlin Katchur provided offensive support, finishing 1-for-2 with a double, two runs, an RBI, and two walks. 

HOW IT HAPPENED IN GAME ONE 

• Widener wasted no time getting on the board, scoring three runs in the first inning to set the tone. Paris Balilonis got things started with a double and later came around to score, while Kaelin Kuester capped off the inning with an RBI hit. The Pride continued their offensive barrage with four more runs in the second, as Jocelin Mayorga and Alyssa Gomez each reached base and helped extend the lead. A five-run third inning put Widener in complete control, with Kuester delivering the biggest blow – a three-run home run to left field that put the Pride ahead 12-0. Katelyn Tong also contributed in the third with a clutch RBI triple, while Elizabeth Carney added an RBI hit to keep the momentum rolling. 

• From the bottom of the fourth inning onward, Widener's defense and pitching ensured there would be no comeback attempt. Caitlyn Katchur started the game in the circle, striking out five in 2.2 innings, while Amanda Danz came in to shut down Cedar Crest's offense, pitching 2.1 scoreless innings to close out the game. Cedar Crest managed to scratch across two runs in the bottom of the third, but it was far from enough to overcome the dominant performance by the Pride. Widener's balanced attack and strong pitching secured the run-rule victory in just five innings. 

HOW IT HAPPENED IN GAME TWO 

• The second game of the doubleheader started similarly, with Widener grabbing an early lead with a run in the first inning. Elizabeth Carney led off with a hit and later scored to put the Pride ahead. After a quiet second inning, the offense ignited in the third, plating three runs thanks to Jocelin Mayorga's RBI double and Paris Balilonis' clutch two-run double. The Pride added another run in the fourth, pushing the lead to 5-0. Kaelin Kuester remained a key force at the plate, driving in two runs on a base hit in the third and keeping the momentum in Widener's favor. 

• Cedar Crest got on the board with a lone run in the bottom of the fourth, but it was all Widener the rest of the way. The Pride responded immediately with three runs in the fifth, highlighted by Carney's triple and RBI single. A four-run seventh inning, fueled by Katchur's RBI double and Katelyn Tong's three-hit game, put the game completely out of reach. Widener's pitching staff held strong, with Jocelin Mayorga working 1.1 shutout innings and Tong striking out two in the final frame. The Pride's 18-hit explosion and lockdown pitching secured their second dominant win of the day, completing the sweep in style. 

UP NEXT 

The Pride will need a quick recovery as they will play another doubleheader against the Bears of Ursinus tomorrow, Wednesday Feb 26. First pitch is 2:15pm.