Win Streak Hits 17 as No. 3 Tampa Softball Sweeps Adelphi
TAMPA, Fla. – The No. 3 University of Tampa softball team continued its dominant season with a commanding doubleheader sweep over Adelphi, extending its winning streak to 17 games. The Spartans are now two wins shy of tying the program's longest winning streak, which was 19 in 2019.
Inside The Matchup
- Location: Naimoli Field | Tampa, Fla.
- Final Score (Game One): No. 3 Tampa 6 | Adelphi 0
- Final Score (Game Two): No. 3 Tampa 8 | Adelphi 0 (5 innings)
- History: Tampa now holds a 6-0 lead in the all-time series.
- Records: Tampa (21-1), Adelphi (1-7)
Game One Highlights
Tampa struck early and sealed the game with a dominant pitching performance from Gwen McGinnis, who tossed a complete-game shutout, allowing just two hits while striking out nine. The offense broke through in the fifth inning, scoring four runs to take control of the contest. Tampa's first run came in the opening inning as Lauren Fantone scored on a wild pitch. In the fifth, Mariah Galhouse delivered a two-run single, bringing home Fantone and Lilly Kiester. Alexa Russo added a sacrifice fly to push the lead to 4-0. A wild pitch later allowed Galhouse to cross the plate for Tampa's fifth run. In the sixth, Kiester capped off the scoring with an RBI single.
Top Performers (Game One)
- Gwen McGinnis (W, 9-0): 7.0 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 9 K, 0 BB.
- Mariah Galhouse: 1-for-3, 2 RBI, 1 run.
- Lauren Fantone: 2-for-4, 2 runs.
- Lilly Kiester: 1-for-3, 1 RBI, 1 run.
Game Two Highlights
Tampa's offense erupted in the latter innings, scoring eight runs across the third, fourth, and fifth frames to secure a run-rule victory. Mariah Galhouse was dominant once again, pitching five shutout innings while allowing only two hits. In the third, Alexa Russo reached on a fielder's choice and advanced to third on a throwing error, allowing Galhouse and Kiester to score. The fourth inning saw Mckenna Demartino crush an RBI triple, followed by Kenzie Reynolds reaching on an error to bring another run home. Fantone added a sac fly to make it 5-0. Tampa sealed the victory in the fifth with a two-run double by Fantone and an RBI single by Kiester.
Top Performers (Game Two)
- Mariah Galhouse (W, 8-0): 5.0 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 4 K, 0 BB.
- Lauren Fantone: 2-for-3, 3 RBI, 1 run.
- Lilly Kiester: 3-for-4, 1 RBI, 1 run.
- Mckenna Demartino: 1-for-3, RBI triple.