CHESTER, Pa. - Widener softball struggles to generate offense in losses to the Knights of Neumann University. 

The Pride fall to 13-22 and remain 3-9 in conference. 
 

BY THE NUMBERS: GAME ONE 

• Samantha McHugh was the driving force behind Widener's offense, collecting 4 RBIs with a key hit in a 1-for-4 effort to keep the Pride in contention throughout the game. 

•  Kaelin Kuester had a standout performance, going 3-for-3 with a double, a walk, and scoring three runs, setting the tone at the top of the lineup. 

•  Sam McCarthy stayed hot at the plate, finishing 2-for-3 with a double, an RBI, and two runs scored, while handling five putouts at first base. 

•  Jocelin Mayorga contributed a strong showing both offensively and defensively, going 3-for-4 with a double and an RBI. 

BY THE NUMBERS: GAME TWO 

• Elizabeth Carney led the offense with a 3-for-4 performance, including a double, while driving in a run and scoring once to keep Widener's offense rolling. 

•  Jocelin Mayorga delivered a strong showing at the plate, going 2-for-4 with 2 RBIs and adding a run scored while splitting time between left and right field. 

•  Julia Yogis made an impact off the bench, going 1-for-1 with a run scored in a key moment. 

•  Kaelin Kuester stayed consistent, going 1-for-2 with a double, an RBI, a walk, and a run scored. 

•  Sam McCarthy added a hit and scored a run while providing stellar defense with nine putouts at first base. 

HOW IT HAPPENED IN GAME ONE 

• Neumann struck first in the top of the second, capitalizing on a pair of hits and a defensive miscue to take an early 2-0 lead. Widener responded in the bottom half when Samantha McHugh delivered a clutch two-out, two-run single to tie the game. The visitors regained control with a three-run third inning, but Kaelin Kuester sparked Widener's offense in the fourth, scoring after reaching on a single. McHugh came through again with another two-run hit, bringing the Pride within one. After four innings, Neumann held a narrow 5-4 advantage. 

•  Widener kept battling, and in the sixth, Jocelin Mayorga drove in Sam McCarthy to knot the game at 5-5. However, Neumann answered with two runs in the top of the seventh. The Pride attempted a late rally as Taylor Bell doubled and scored on a groundout, but the comeback fell just short. Despite strong offensive efforts, Widener dropped a tight contest, 7-6. 

HOW IT HAPPENED IN GAME TWO 

• Both teams were held scoreless through the first two innings as Bella Smith worked efficiently in the circle for Widener. Neumann broke through with a three-run third inning, but Widener threatened in the bottom of the fourth when Kaelin Kuester doubled and Sam McCarthy singled. Unfortunately, the Pride couldn't push a run across, and the score remained 3-0 heading into the fifth. 

•  Widener rallied in the bottom of the fifth, sparked by a leadoff hit from Elizabeth Carney, who would finish with three hits. Jocelin Mayorga followed with a two-run single to cut the deficit to 3-2. Moments later, Kuester tied the game with an RBI double. The momentum was short-lived, as Neumann plated three runs in the top of the seventh. Widener was unable to mount another comeback, falling 6-3 despite a strong offensive showing led by Carney and Mayorga. 

UP NEXT 

The Pride will return to Fred Dohrmann Field on for a Conference and Senior Day double header against Messiah on Saturday, April 26th. First pitch is set for 1:00pm.