Softball Recap: Jefferson Takes a Tough Playoff Loss

Cougars

Previous 5 Games

05/30/25 vs University	8-11
05/20/25 @ Spring Mills	8-6
05/19/25 vs Spring Mills	11-2
05/14/25 vs Washington	9-4
05/12/25 vs Washington	9-0

Jefferson and University squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Jefferson had to settle for second. They took an 11-8 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Hawks. The Cougars' defeat signaled the end of their five-game winning streak.

Jersey Rummel was huge no matter where she played even without the win. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing 3.1 innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. That's the fewest hits she has allowed since back in April. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of her five plate appearances with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.

In other batting news, Chloe Cowan made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with three runs, two RBI, and one double. Caroline ABE was another key player, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with two stolen bases and two runs.

Jefferson's loss dropped their record down to 22-5. As for University, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won seven of their last eight matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 25-5-1 record this season.

As of now, neither Jefferson nor University have any future games scheduled.