Softball Cruises Past Buccaneers for Doubleheader Sweep in Conference Opener
Game 1
Game 1
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Salem St. | 0 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 14 | 17 | 1 |
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Mass. Maritime | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 14 | 5 |
Game 2
Game 2
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Salem St. | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 12 | 3 |
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Mass. Maritime | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 1 |
THE BASICS
Score:
GM 1 – Salem State University 14 vs Mass Maritime 6 (GM 1)
GM 2 – Salem State University 8 vs. Mass Maritime 2 (GM 2)
Records:
Salem State Vikings (10-6) GM 1
Mass Maritime (7-7) GM 2
Salem State Vikings (11-6) GM 2
Mass Maritime (7-8) GM 2
Location: Bourne, MA
Date: Monday March 30, 2026
THE LEAD
The Salem State University Vikings swept a doubleheader against the Massachusetts Maritime Academy Buccaneers. Salem State powered through a high-scoring game one, using dominant middle innings and steady defense to secure a 12–6 victory. The Vikings carried that momentum into game two, combining timely hitting, consistent run production, and strong play in the field to complete the sweep with an 8–2 win.
HOW IT HAPPENED (GM 1)
The Salem State University Vikings powered past the Massachusetts Maritime Academy Buccaneers in a high-scoring matchup, securing a 12–6 victory after an dominate offensive showing.
The Buccaneers struck first, taking advantage of early opportunities to jump out to a 3–0 lead in the bottom of the first inning. However, the Vikings wasted no time responding. Salem State's bats came alive in the top of the second inning, erupting for seven runs in a dominant frame to take the lead over the Buccaneers 7-3.
Mass Maritime would, answer right back to the Vikings scoring two runs of their own in the bottom of the second to cut the deficit to 7–5. Still, the Vikings maintained control, delivering another big inning at the plate in the top of the third. Salem State added four more runs to extend their lead to 11–5 heading into the later innings.
Defensively, the Vikings tightened up, holding the Buccaneers to limited scoring chances. Mass Maritime managed to plate one run in the bottom of the fourth to make it 11–6, but both teams settled in defensively through the fifth but it would be the Vikings to get the offense going again at the plate scoring two more runs in the sixth inning, to take the lead 13-6 over the Buccaneers.
In the top of the seventh, Salem State added an insurance run to push the lead to 14–6. The Vikings then closed the door in the bottom half, keeping the Buccaneers off the scoreboard to seal the victory 14-6.
INSIDE THE NUMBERS (GM 1)
- Abigail LaClair would score a double against the Buccaneers to help secure the 12-6 win.
- Hailey Ano, Tara Perryman, Alanis Toledano, Abigail LaClair, Giana Johanson, and Paige Souza would all collect an RBI in game one against the Buccaneers.
- Samantha Gaona- Sullivan, and Ellie Kleinheinz would both collect two RBIs in game one against the Buccaneers.
- Alanis Toledano would earn the win in the pitching circle against the Buccaneers in game one, striking out 8 batters in seven innings pitched.
HOW IT HAPPENED (GM 2)
The Salem State University Vikings completed a strong showing in game two with an 8–2 win over the Massachusetts Maritime Academy Buccaneers.
Salem State got off to a quick start, pushing across the game's first run in the top of the first inning to take an early 1–0 lead. The Buccaneers answered in the bottom of the second, capitalizing at the plate with two runs to move in front 2–1.
The Vikings quickly regained control in the top of the third inning, where the Vikings sparked another offensive surge as Salem State would plate four more runs in the frame, flipping the score to 5–2 and reclaiming the momentum.
From there, the Vikings took over on both sides of the ball. Their defense held firm, limiting the Buccaneers to just those two runs while shutting down any further scoring threats. Meanwhile, Salem State continued to add on, scoring one run in each of the fifth, sixth, and seventh innings to steadily build their lead.
With consistent offense and strong defensive play down the stretch, the Vikings closed out the 8–2 victory to secure the game two win over the Buccaneers.
INSIDE THE NUMBERS (GM 2)
- Alanis Toledano would collect two doubles in the win against the Buccaneers in game two.
- Abigail LaClair , Ellie Kleinheinz would both have a double in the matchup in game two against the Buccaneers.
- Samantha Gaona- Sullivan would hit a triple to help the Vikings secure the 8-2 win over the Buccaneers in game two.
- Tara Perryman , Alanis Toledano , Abigail LaClair , Giana Johanson would all collect an RBI against the Buccaneers.
- Alaina Giuliano would have two RBIs in game two against the Buccaneers.
- Allison Frost , Giana Johanson , Ellie Kleinheinz would all have a stolen base in game two against the Buccaneers.
- Charlie Benesh would earn the win in the pitching circle against the Buccaneers in game two, striking out 4 batters, allowing no earned runs in seven innings pitched.
UP NEXT
The Vikings will be back in action on Thursday April 2nd 2026 where they look to return home on Alumni Field to take on the Lynx of Lesley University for a non-conference matchup. Opening pitch is set for 4:00pm.