Softball Recap: Northeastern Find Success

Northeastern won the last time they faced Delta and things went their way on Tuesday too. The Knights came out on top against the Eagles by a score of 12-8. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Knights.

Northeastern got a great performance from Hailey Elsrod as she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit over 4.2 innings pitched.

Alexis Russell

Runs (Career)

04/15/25 @ Delta	3
04/07/25 @ Wapahani	2
05/11/24 vs Hauser	2
05/06/24 vs Monroe Central	2
05/02/24 vs Randolph Southern	2

At the plate, Alexis Russell was a standout: she went 2-for-4 with three runs, one triple, and one RBI. Those three runs gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Isabella Peed, who went 1-for-4 with one home run and two RBI.

Northeastern was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .405. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .300 or higher every time they've taken the field this season.

Northeastern's record is now 3-1. As for Delta, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-4 record this season.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Northeastern will square off against Tri at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Delta, they will challenge Centerville at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Bulldogs' pitching crew has only allowed 2.5 runs per game this season, so the Eagles' hitters will have their work cut out for them.