Softball Recap: University Lab's Losing Streak Is a Thing of the Past

Cubs

Margin (Wins)

02/18/25 vs Liberty Magnet	19
04/01/25 @ Episcopal	17
02/25/25 @ St. Thomas Aquinas	16
02/27/25 @ Hammond	15
03/11/25 vs Madison Prep Academy	11

After low-scoring totals in their previous three contests, University Lab brought some dynamite into their most recent contest. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Episcopal Knights a 17-0 shutout on Tuesday. The result was nothing new for the Cubs, who have now won ten matches by six runs or more so far this season.

Gabby Fontenot made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Fontenot was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-2.

In other batting news, London Harvey was a standout: she scored four runs and stole four bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Charlotte Lowe, who scored three runs while going 2-for-2.

University Lab always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .812. The last time their OBP was this high was back in February.

With the win, University Lab broke their three-game losing streak and moved their record to 11-9. As for Episcopal, their defeat was their third straight at home, which dropped their record down to 7-6.

Coming up, University Lab will challenge St. Joseph's Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Cubs are facing the Redstickers at the right time seeing as the Redstickers are stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Episcopal, they are taking a road trip to square off against Dunham at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Tigers will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something the Knights surely won't give up without a fight.