SOFTBALL DROPS MATCHUP TO WELLESLEY COLLEGE 3-2

THE BASICS

Wellesley College 3 vs. Salem State 2

Records: 

Wellesley College (1-0) 

Salem State Vikings (2-2)

Location: Salem, MA 

Date: March 16, 2026 

THE LEAD:
The Salem State University Vikings jumped out to an early lead, but a late rally by the Wellesley College Blue resulted in a 3–2 walk-off win in the bottom of the seventh inning.

Salem State struck first in the top of the first inning to take a 1–0 lead. Wellesley answered in the bottom of the third, scoring two runs to move ahead 2–1 before the Vikings responded in the fourth inning with the tying run.

With the game locked at 2–2, both teams battled through several scoreless innings as the pitchers held firm. In the bottom of the seventh, Wellesley loaded the bases and brought home the winning run to secure the 3–2 win over the Vikings.

HOW IT HAPPENED

The Salem State Vikings came out strong early, but a late rally lifted Wellesley College to a 3–2 walk-off win in the bottom of the seventh inning.

Salem State struck first in the top of the first inning, using early offensive momentum to take a 1–0 lead over Wellesley. The Vikings' bats set the tone early, putting pressure on The Blue's defense and jumping ahead before Wellesley could settle in.

Wellesley responded in the bottom of the third inning, finding their rhythm at the plate. The Blue strung together timely hits and brought two runs across the plate, flipping the score and taking a 2–1 lead over the Vikings.

Salem State wasted little time answering back. In the top of the fourth inning, the Vikings pushed their offense forward again and managed to drive in the tying run, evening the score at 2–2.

From there, the game turned into a pitcher's duel, with both teams' defenses and pitchers holding firm inning after inning. Neither side could break through as the tension built heading into the final inning.

In the bottom of the seventh,. The Blue would find a way to load the bases and would, bring in the winning run across the plate to secure a 3–2 walk-off victory over the Vikings.

INSIDE THE NUMBERS: 

• Samantha-Gaona-Sullivan and Abby Richardson would both collect hits against Wellesley College. 
• Abigail LaClair would collect an RBI in the matchup against Wellesley College.

UP NEXT:

The Vikings are back in action tomorrow March 17, 2026 where they look to take on the Panthers of Plymouth State University for their third set of games in Clermont, FL for spring break. Opening pitch is set for 10:00am.