Softball Recap: Make It Three in a Row for Normal University

Normal University had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 11-run drubbing they dealt Mahomet-Seymour on Thursday. The Pioneers put the hurt on the Bulldogs with a sharp 15-4 win. With that victory, the Pioneers brought their scoring average up to 6.4 runs per game.

Makenzie Post

Runs Batted In (Career)

04/16/26 @ Mahomet-Seymour	4
03/24/26 @ Rochester	3
04/10/26 vs Huntley	2
03/31/26 @ MacArthur	2
03/30/26 vs Williamsville	2

Makenzie Post made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching four innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in ten consecutive appearances. She was even better at the plate, going 3-for-4 with one home run and four RBI. Those four RBI gave her a new career-high.

In other pitching news, Grace Gaddis looked comfortable as she tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season.

Back at the plate, Lola Phillips was incredible, going 2-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and three RBI. That's the most runs she has posted since back in April of 2025. Meera Sundaram was another key player, going 3-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.

The win was the third in a row for Normal University, bringing their record up to 13-4. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.0 runs on average over those games. As for Mahomet-Seymour, they have been struggling recently as they've lost eight of their last ten games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-11 record this season.

Normal University will take on West Aurora at 3:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Mahomet-Seymour, they will square off against Mattoon at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The Bulldogs' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Greenwave have averaged an impressive 6.1 runs per game this season.