Softball Drops Two on the Road in Non-Conference Play Against Huskies
Game 1
Game 1
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Salem St. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
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Southern Me. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | X | 2 | 7 | 0 |
Game 2
Game 2
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Salem St. | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
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Southern Me. | 14 | 4 | 4 | 2 | X | 24 | 20 | 0 |
THE BASICS
Score:
GM 1 – Salem State University 1 vs Southern Maine 2 (GM 1)
GM 2 – Salem State University 3 vs. Southern Maine 24 - 5 Innings (GM 2)
Records:
Salem State Vikings (15-9) GM 1
Southern Maine Huskies (12-6) GM 1
Salem State Vikings (15-10) GM 2
Southern Maine Huskies (13-6) GM 2
Location: Southern, Maine
Date: Wednesday April 8th, 2026
THE LEAD
The Salem State Vikings competed in a non-conference doubleheader against the Southern Maine Huskies. The Vikings battled in a tightly contested game one, using strong defensive play and a late push at the plate before narrowly falling, 2–1. Salem State carried that fight into game two, getting early offense and continuing to compete throughout, but the Huskies used a big inning and consistent hitting to secure the 24–3 victory.
HOW IT HAPPENED (GM 1)
The non-conference matchup between the Southern Maine Huskies softball and the Salem State Vikings softball was defined by strong defensive play on both sides, as each team worked to keep runs off the board and limit scoring opportunities.
Through the first three innings, neither team was able to break through, with both defenses holding firm and preventing any runs from crossing the plate. It wasn't until the bottom of the fourth inning that the Huskies found their momentum, pushing across two runs to take the early 2–0 lead and recording the first scoring of the game.
The Vikings remained resilient and continued to battle, but the Huskies' defense held steady into the late innings. In the top of the seventh, Salem State mounted a comeback effort, scoring their first run of the game and looking to build momentum to tie it. However, the rally ultimately fell short. The Huskies held on defensively to secure a 2–1 victory over the Vikings.
INSIDE THE NUMBERS (GM 1)
- Paige Souza would have a double in game one against the Huskies.
- Giana Johanson would have the lone RBI and stolen base in game one against the Huskies.
- Giana Johanson, Abigail LaClair, Alanis Toledano, and Paige Souza would all tally a hit against the Huskies in game one.
HOW IT HAPPENED (GM 2)
In game two between the Southern Maine Huskies and the Salem State Vikings it would showcase a strong offensive performance from the Huskies, who earned a 24–3 win in five innings. The Vikings got off to a solid start, putting the first run on the board in the top of the first inning. Southern Maine responded in the bottom half with an strong inning, scoring 14 runs to take an early lead over the Vikings 14-1.
Despite the early deficit, Salem State continued to battle at the plate, adding two more runs in the second inning to cut the lead to 14–3. However, the Huskies' offense proved to remain strong.
Southern Maine remained consistent at the plate, adding runs in each of the following innings while maintaining control defensively. The Huskies would go on to secure the 24-3 victory in game two over the Vikings.
INSIDE THE NUMBERS (GM 2)
- Abigail LaClair, Alanis Toledano and Emma Quinn would all tally an RBI in the game against the Huskies.
- Abigail LaClair would have two hits in game two against the Huskies.
- It would be Ellie Kleinheinz and Alanis Toledano to each get a hit against the Huskies in game two.
UP NEXT
The Vikings will be back in action on Saturday April 11th, 2026, where they look to stay on the road and continue to travel as they will head to Fitchburg, MA to take on the Falcons of Fitchburg State for a MASCAC doubleheader matchup. Opening pitch is set for 12:00pm.