University had to skate by with only a two-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 18-run drubbing they dealt Buckhannon-Upshur on Monday. The Hawks blew past the Buccaneers 19-1. The result was nothing new for the Hawks, who have now won ten contests by eight runs or more so far this season.
Maddie Campbell was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing one inning while giving up no earned runs off one hit. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one walk in four consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs.
In other batting news, Kelsey Park was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted over her last ten matches. Lexi Elza was another key player, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
University hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least five batters in seven consecutive games.
Hawks
| 04/28/25 @ Buckhannon-Upshur | 19-1 |
| 04/24/25 @ Wheeling Central Catholic | 5-3 |
| 04/23/25 @ Preston | 10-1 |
| 04/17/25 @ Varsity Opponent | 23-2 |
| 04/16/25 @ Groveport-Madison | 2-0 |
| + 12 more games |
University's win was their 17th straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 18-3-1. The road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.8 runs over those games. As for Buckhannon-Upshur, their loss dropped their record down to 9-8.
University has already played their next contest, a 5-1 defeat against Parkersburg South on the 30th. As for Buckhannon-Upshur, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 10-0 loss against Lincoln on the 29th.
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