Softball Captures Win in Series Finale

The Army West Point softball team captured a 3-2 Patriot League win over Holy Cross in the series finale on Sunday afternoon at Freshman Field. The Black Knights (21-23, 6-6 Patriot League) and Crusaders (11-26, 4-8 Patriot League) were both limited to five hits apiece. For Army, Carrie Reilly had the most success, tallying a pair of base knocks in four at-bats. In the circle, Macey Newbary came on in relief for Courtney Springman in the third and earned the win. She fanned three and gave up just two runs on four hits in five innings of work. Army captured its 70th win all-time against Holy Cross. Newbary picked up her fifth win of the season. Reilly extended her hitting streak to 13 games. She crossed home multiple times in a game for the fourth time this season. Lacey Swafford tallied a hit for the eighth straight game. It was the seventh time this season that the Black Knights stole multiple bases in a single game. Amelia Trotter stole her 11th base of the season and is a perfect 11-for-11 in stolen base attempts. Kristen McPeek and Izzy Gates each picked up a hit for the third consecutive game. Read More