Albany is 0-5 against Columbia since April of 2018 but things could change on Friday. The Falcons will look to defend their home field against the Blue Devils at 4:15 p.m.
Albany lost 9-3 to Shaker on Thursday.
Meanwhile, Columbia entered their tilt with Guilderland on Friday with seven consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with eight. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 3-1 victory over the Flyin Dutchman.
Sophia Galligan was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 17 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off five hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than eight strikeouts in six consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one run and one RBI.
Galligan wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Madison Marr, who went 1-for-2 with one double and one RBI.
Albany's defeat dropped their record down to 5-13. As for Columbia, their win bumped their record up to 10-1.
Albany suffered a grim 13-0 defeat to Columbia when the teams last played back in May of 2025. Will the Falcons have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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