After defeating the Delaware Blue Hens (35-22) in their first elimination game, Towson (30-28-1) was cut short just one game from the Colonial Athletic Association Championship by the James Madison Dukes (41-14), 8-1. “We prepared the same way we did each game of the tournament,” shortstop Hailey Balk said. “We were playing each like it was our last.” The Dukes took an early lead in the first inning, scoring two runs off a single by [...]

After a three-hour rain delay, in their first game of the Colonial Athletic Association tournament in Hempstead, N.Y., the fourth seeded Towson Tigers (29-27-1) struggled to score a run and fell to the top seeded Hofstra Pride (41-11), 6-0. Action began in the second inning after Towson loaded the bases against Hofstra pitcher Olivia Galati, but was prevented from scoring after senior outfielder Kelli Lyons struck out. Tiger senior pitcher Katie Lingmai walked her first [...]

Towson (29-26-1, 11-10 Colonial Athetic Association) saw its 12-game win streak turn into a three-game losing streak after a weekend sweep at the hand of Hofstra (40-11, 18-2 CAA) that ended with a 1-0, extra-inning loss on Saturday. The series was the last of the regular season for Towson, which qualified for the CAA tournament this Wednesday. With the loss, Towson drops to fourth place and will face Hofstra, while Delaware moved up to third [...]

Towson (29-23-1, 11-7 Colonial Athletic Association) extended its win streak to 12 games with a series sweep of George Mason (15-37, 3-15 CAA) Sunday at the Tiger Softball Complex, taking the third game 2-1. The Tigers’ honored its six seniors playing in their last home game, the third straight one-run contest. The game was highlighted by one of Towson’s seniors, pitcher Katie Lingmai, who allowed eight hits, but left 12 base runners stranded. “This class [...]

Towson (26-23-1, 8-7 Colonial Athletic Association) won its third consecutive Colonial Athletic Association series of the season against UNC Wilmington (13-30, 2-12 CAA) in a three-game series this weekend. “We knew going into this weekend that it was very important for us to win this series because we are fighting them for a playoff spot,” senior outfielder Kelli Lyons said. In Sunday’s game, the Tigers earned an 8-4 victory over the Seahawks. “We were expecting [...]

Towson (23-23-1, 5-7 Colonial Athletic Association) earned its sixth straight win over Delaware State (15-25, 7-2 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference) with a 2-1 victory Wednesday at the Towson Softball Complex. “We were expecting to win and continue the win streak by doing the little things right,” sophomore shortstop Hailey Balk said. The game remained scoreless until the bottom of the third inning when senior first baseman Bina Abbott was hit by a pitch from Hornets’ pitcher [...]

Towson (22-23-1, 5-7 Colonial Athletic Association) completed their sweep of the Drexel Dragons (11-28, 0-12 CAA) with a walk-off win in the 12th inning Sunday at the Towson Softball Complex, taking the game 3-2. Sophomore shortstop Hailey Balk’s walk-off single proved to be the game-winning run in the 12th inning, sending senior first baseman Bina Abbott home for the 3-2 win. Balk went 1-5 in the game, but her only hit proved to be the [...]

Towson earned its second straight victory Wednesday against cross-town rival UMBC 10-0 in a shortened six inning game. The Tigers (19-23-1, 2-7 Colonial Athletic Assocation) started the game off strong, sending eight batters to the plate in the first inning.  Sophomore shortstop Hailey Balk reached first on a fielding error by the Retrievers’ (8-29, 1-8 American East Conference) shortstop Bridget O’Malley.  Advancing Balk to second, freshman outfielder Olivia Yarbrough singled, putting runners on first and [...]

Towson dominated the Georgia State Panthers this weekend, earning its first two Colonial Athletic Association victories. “There was no letting up with a team as good as Georgia State,” freshman pitcher Ambar Hickman said. Leading the Tigers (18-23-1, 2-7 CAA) in their first game, senior pitcher Katie Lingmai displayed an exceptional performance, only letting up four hits and one run, and striking out 10 of the Panthers’ (24-14, 5-4 CAA) batters. Sophomore infielder Macie McGeehan [...]

Towson (16-21-1, 0-6 Colonial Athletic Association) beat the George Washington Colonials (11-16) Tuesday, mercy ruling them in the fifth inning with a 10-0 win at the Towson Softball Complex. Scoring began in the second inning when freshman catcher Caitie Barber hit a single to left field, bringing in senior first baseman Bina Abbott. With a strong performance in the first two innings, senior pitcher Katie Lingmai kept the Colonials from scoring by striking out their [...]