Softball Falls to Villanova on Saturday Afternoon

Saturday, April 20

Chicago, Ill.

1 p.m. CT

DePaul University

8-31, 0

Villanova

24-18, 0

Villanova

DePaul

Softball Falls to Villanova on Saturday Afternoon

4/20/2024 4:12:00 PM | SOFTBALL

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Rodriguez and Alvers tallied multi-hit game on Saturday

CHICAGO - DePaul softball dropped a Saturday afternoon matchup to Villanova, 8-2.

Abbey Pochie started in the circle, giving up three runs and three hits. Brenna Smith appeared in relief, sacrificing six hits and five runs through 6.0 innings.

Bibianna Rodriguez and Carly Alvers both tallied two hits on the afternoon. This marked Alvers' seventh game of the season with multiple hits and fifth game of the season for Rodriguez.

HOW IT HAPPENED
Villanova took a 1-0 lead in the first inning, while in the bottom of the frame Bibianna Rodriguez knocked a single to left field. The Wildcats then used a five-run second inning to take command of the game, 6-0.

In the fourth inning, Riley Pool was walked and a single from Carly Alvers moved runners to the corners. Gracie Jacobs knocked a triple into right field, scoring both baserunners and cutting into Villanova's lead, 8-2.

Morgan Rogers made a diving catch in the top of the fifth and helped bring up the top of the Blue Demons batting order. Brooke Johnson tallied a single up the middle while Rodriguez followed with a single of her own. Despite getting the first two baserunners aboard, the Blue Demons were unable to bring any more runs home.

UP NEXT
DePaul wraps up the series with Villanova on Sunday, April 21. The Blue Demons will recognize five graduating seniors prior to first pitch at 12 p.m. CT. The game will be streaming on FloSoftball.

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