Army West Point Athletics
Army West Point
University at Albany
Softball Set to Take on UAlbany
April 22, 2024 | Softball
WEST POINT, N.Y.- The Army West Point softball team (10-29, 6-6 PL) will head to Albany (21-11, 9-5 AEC) to take on the UAlbany Great Danes in a non-conference doubleheader Tuesday, beginning at 2:00 PM.Â
Fans can watch the action live here and can follow along with live stats, here.Â
LAST TIME OUT
The last time the Black Knights took the field was in a non conference, midweek double header against Central Connecticut. They fell in both games, in a close fashion, 1-3 and 5-6 (10 inn.).Â
Game 1:Â
- Central Connecticut took an early lead in the first inning with a fly out to center field from Paige Stringer.
- Army's starting pitcher, Amanda Eaglin, held Central Connecticut in check in the second inning, but Central Connecticut extended their lead in the third with a two-run home run.
- Relief pitcher Breanna Izzo limited Central Connecticut's offense for the rest of the game, allowing only two hits and giving Army a chance to comeback.
- Despite Army scoring in the final inning with an RBI double from Caitlyn Newburn, they fell short in game one of the doubleheader, losing 3-1.
Game 2:Â
- Central Connecticut swiftly scored three runs in the top of the first inning, carrying momentum from the previous game.
- Olivia Farris's pitching in the bottom of the second halted Central Connecticut's momentum, as they failed to secure a hit or run.
- Army began to seize back momentum in the top of the third, sparked by Ashton White's home run.
- Army continued to rally, with Julia Farris and Kayla Edwards contributing to tying and then taking the lead in the game.
- Despite Central Connecticut's late-game comeback to force extra innings and ultimately win, Army's pitchers Olivia Farris and Lauren Levendoski showcased strong performances, tallying 13 strikeouts combined.
SERIES HISTORYÂ
The UAlbany and Army softball programs have a history as non-conference New York state rivals, dating back to their first meeting in 1979 and their most recent encounter in 2023.
UAlbany currently leads the series with 16 wins compared to Army's nine victories. Last season, the Great Danes and the Black Knights split the doubleheader, with UAlbany clinching the first game in eight innings, 11-10, and Army taking the second game with a 7-3 win.
TEAM AND PLAYER NOTES
Army's Julia Farris hit her first home run of the season and third of her career during the Central Connecticut doubleheader, joining eight Black Knights who have all tallied home runs this season.
Ashton White delivered a stellar performance at Central Connecticut, batting five-for-seven (.714) with three RBI and a home run, while also scoring three runs.
Kayla Edwards now ranks in the top five in batting average with a .382 average and leads the team in total hits, standing fourth in the Patriot League with 50 hits.
Ashton White holds a .371 batting average with 43 total hits and leads the Black Knights in RBIs with 29.
In the pitching department, Amanda Eaglin leads Army's pitchers with three wins this season, maintaining a 3.76 ERA and making the most starts for the Black Knights.
Breanna Izzo also boasts four wins as a pitcher and leads the team in total strikeouts with 42.
SCOUTING THE OPPONENT
UAlbany enters the game with a 21-11 record and a 9-5 standing in the America East Conference.
Caitlyn Mitros leads the Great Danes in total hits and batting average, amassing 38 total hits for a .380 batting average.
Morgan Petty leads UAlbany in RBI and home runs this season, collecting 31 RBI and eight HR.
Turning to the pitchers, Wendi Hammond has the most appearances and starts, boasting the lowest ERA at 2.22, and amassing the most strikeouts this season with 83.
