Army West Point Athletics
Army West Point
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Softball Heads to Lewisburg to Take on Bucknell
March 29, 2024 | Softball
WEST POINT, N.Y.- The Army West Point softball team (4-23, 0-3 PL) is set to travel to Lewisburg to take on Bucknell (12-16, 3-0 PL) in their second conference series of the season.
Fans can tune into the games on the Patriot League Network on ESPN + and follow along live scoring, all-weekend, here.Â
Game Notes
LAST TIME OUT
Army faced off against Siena on Wednesday afternoon, ultimately falling, 10-4. Due to inclement weather, the second game of the doubleheader was canceled.Â
Siena took an early lead with Emma Petersen hitting an RBI single in the first inning.
Army tied the score in the first inning as Ashton White's ground ball brought Kayla Edwards home.
Army's pitcher Katelyn Flanders performed well, allowing only one hit and no runs until the fifth inning.
Army scored two more runs, with Mia Bonsignore and Ashton White securing RBIs in the second and fifth innings respectively.
Siena staged a comeback in the sixth inning, led by Petersen's three-run home run, adding six more runs.
Army's relief pitcher Lauren Levendoski stopped Siena's advance but couldn't prevent the defeat.
Despite the loss, Ashton White had a standout performance, going three-for-four with two RBIs.Â
Other notable contributors included Kayla Edwards, Julia Farris, Emma Murchison, and Sam Bocis.
LAST TIME THEY MET
Bucknell and Army boast a longstanding rivalry within the Patriot League, dating back to their first encounter in 1991.
Army maintains the upper hand in the series, securing 73 victories to Bucknell's 44.
The most recent matchup occurred in the previous season's Patriot League tournament, where Army clinched a narrow 3-2 victory over the Bison.
TEAM AND PLAYER NOTES
In the current Patriot League standings, Army occupies the 6th position.
Kayla Edwards demonstrates prowess in total hits, sharing the fourth position in the conference and leading the team with 34 hits this season. Additionally, she ranks sixth in the league and leads the team with a .386 batting average.
Ashton White follows closely behind Edwards. The sophomore has amassed 24 total hits this season with a .308 batting average. Notably, she leads the team in RBI with 14.
Transitioning to the pitching department, Amanda Eaglin spearheads Army's efforts with a 4.45 ERA. Meanwhile, Breanna Izzo leads in total strikeouts, tallying 26 thus far.
SCOUTING THE OPPONENT Â
Bucknell currently sits in second place in the Patriot League standings, trailing behind BU. The Bison started their Patriot League season strongly by sweeping Lafayette in their opener, securing victories with scores of 3-1, 2-1 (8 innings), and 4-1.
With an overall record of 12-16, Bucknell has shown competitive form. They notably clinched a victory against Army's recent non conference foe, Siena, winning 5-3.
Zoie Smith, Bucknell's senior catcher, leads the team in hitting with 27 hits and 19 RBI this season. Following closely behind is Brooke Popella, who has contributed 14 RBI and 22 total hits.
Bucknell's pitching rotation features five different pitchers, with four of them making 12 or more appearances. Madison Roukey stands out as the primary starter, boasting the team's lowest ERA of 1.93.
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