Geneseo is 9-1 against Alleman since May of 2017 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Tuesday. Geneseo will host Alleman at 4:30 p.m. The contest will give Geneseo their first taste of in-conference action this season.
On Saturday, Geneseo was able to grind out a solid victory over Orion, taking the game 5-1. The Maple Leafs haven't had any issues with the Chargers recently, as the game was their ninth consecutive win against them.
Kendyl Wassenhove
| 03/29/25 vs Orion | 10 |
| 04/06/24 vs Erie-Prophetstown | 9 |
| 03/28/25 @ Princeton | 8 |
| 03/18/25 vs Pleasant Valley | 8 |
| 04/13/24 vs Princeton | 8 |
Kendyl Wassenhove made a splash no matter where she played. She struck out ten batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off five hits (and only one walk). Those ten strikeouts gave her a new career-high. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Lillian Brown, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3. Those two runs gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Madisyn Buysse, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with one RBI.
Geneseo hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now struck out at most four strikeouts in six consecutive games.
Meanwhile, Alleman earned a 7-3 victory over Peoria Notre Dame on Saturday.
Like Geneseo, Alleman also got a great game from a two-way player: Sydnee Ganahl. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing six innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off 11 hits. Ganahl was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with one double and one RBI.
In other batting news, Rhylee McMeekan was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. Chloe Carothers was another key player, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
Alleman's win bumped their record up to 3-4. As for Geneseo, the victory got them back to even at 4-4.
Tuesday's match will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Geneseo hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .324. However, it's not like Alleman struggles in that department as they've averaged .385. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Everything went Geneseo's way against Alleman when the teams last played back in April of 2024, as Geneseo made off with a 22-2 win. Will Geneseo repeat their success, or does Alleman has a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
