Softball Recap: Marquette Snaps Seven-Game Streak of Losses on the Road

Redmen

Margin (Wins)

04/16/25 vs Gwinn	25
04/16/25 vs Gwinn	22
04/22/25 vs Sault Area	15
03/21/25 vs Superior Central	15
04/23/25 vs Superior Central	10

Marquette hadn't done well against Kingsford recently (they were 0-4 in their previous four matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Redmen were the clear victors by a 16-9 margin over the Flivvers. The result was nothing new for the Redmen, who have now won seven matches by seven runs or more so far this season.

Sammi Trapani was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Halle Haynes, who went 2-for-4 with three runs, two RBI, and one double.

Marquette was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .441. They are a perfect 6-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.

Marquette's win ended a seven-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 9-4. As for Kingsford, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-3 record this season.

Marquette will square off against Ishpeming at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Kingsford, they will face off against Gladstone at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.