Softball Recap: Carbondale Wins Going Away Against Duquoin

Terriers

Margin (Wins)

04/10/25 @ Cahokia	17
04/08/25 vs Cahokia	17
03/25/25 @ Zeigler-Royalton	13
05/05/25 vs Goreville	11
05/13/25 vs DuQuoin	10

Carbondale won the last time they faced DuQuoin and things went their way on Tuesday too. The Terriers were the clear victors by a 13-3 margin over the Indians. Considering the Terriers have won six matches by more than five runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.

Lauren Lehman was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched five innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one double and one RBI. Those three hits gave her a new career-high.

In other batting news, Jasmine Martin was incredible, going 2-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in May of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Sydney Tanner, who went 2-for-3 with one home run and two RBI.

Carbondale lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.

Carbondale's win bumped their record up to 8-10. As for DuQuoin, their defeat was their tenth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 4-20.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Carbondale will venture away from home to take on Red Bud at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Terriers 3.9, the Musketeers 3.5) so any runs scored will be well earned. As for DuQuoin, they will head out to challenge Carlyle at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.