Softball Game Preview: University Hawks vs. Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy Phoenix

For the first time this season, University will have a chance to prove themselves in a conference matchup. They will head out to square off against the Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy Phoenix at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.

University is headed out in good spirits considering the team just ended their winless streak on the road against Parish Hill on Wednesday. The Hawks were the clear victors by a 23-13 margin over the Pirates. The victory continues a trend for the Hawks in their matchups with the Pirates: they've now won three in a row.

Meanwhile, Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy waltzed into their match on Thursday with two straight wins... but they left with three. Everything went their way against the Bulldogs as they made off with a 22-4 win. That looming 22-4 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Phoenix yet this season.

Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy got a massive performance out of Eimy Rodriguez, who fired off two home runs, nine RBI, and three runs while going 3-for-4. Those nine RBI gave Rodriguez a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Kaylanie Martinez, who went 4-for-5 with four runs, four RBI, and two doubles.

They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 17 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.

Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy pushed their record up to 9-2 with the victory, which was their fifth straight at home. Those home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 17.0 runs over those games. As for University, they now have a winning record of 3-2.

University took their victory against Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy in their previous meeting back in April of 2024 by a conclusive 14-2 score. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Hawks since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.