Tuesday, March 25
Chicago, Ill.
3 p.m.
DePaul University
12-17
0
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2
Loyola Chicago
6-24
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7
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H
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LOYOLA
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0
0
0
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DePaul
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4
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DePaul Held Off by Loyola Chicago Tuesday Afternoon
3/25/2025 5:33:00 PM | SOFTBALL
Hannah Messer tallies career-high six strikeouts in loss
CHICAGO- Despite out-hitting the Loyola Chicago Ramblers Tuesday afternoon, DePaul softball fell in a narrow 2-0 decision at Cacciatore Stadium. The Blue Demons move to 12-17 on the season, while Loyola Chicago improves to 6-24.
Both starting pitchers went the distance in the circle, with freshman Hannah Messer logging the first complete game of her career, and a new career-high of six strikeouts. The Wylie, Texas native falls to 0-2 as the pitcher of record.
Fellow freshman Zoe Levine added her sixth double of the year, with Kelly Beaupre, Baylee Cosgrove, and Lydia Ettema notching the other three hits for the Blue Demons.
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HOW IT HAPPENED
The Ramblers registered their first of two runs in the opening frame, after a single from Sierra Sass, a sacrifice bunt from Hailey Wallace, and a DePaul error.
Messer then recorded five of her six strikeouts before the Ramblers could score again, retiring the side in order in frames two through four.
A double from Nat Lesnicki, a stolen base, and a single from Middie Hickey brought the final run of the game around the bases for Loyola Chicago in the top of the sixth inning. Despite three of DePaul's four hits coming in the final two frames, including the double from Levine, they could not bring a runner across the plate, and the Ramblers took the 2-0 victory.
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UP NEXT
DePaul finishes their week with a Wednesday matchup against Valparaiso on Wednesday, March 26 at Cacciatore Stadium. First pitch is slated for 3pm and coverage can be found on Marquee Sports Network here, and fans can once again enjoy one-dollar hot dogs at the ballpark. The Blue Demons resume BIG EAST play April 4-6 when they travel to Queens, N.Y. to face St. John's.
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Both starting pitchers went the distance in the circle, with freshman Hannah Messer logging the first complete game of her career, and a new career-high of six strikeouts. The Wylie, Texas native falls to 0-2 as the pitcher of record.
Fellow freshman Zoe Levine added her sixth double of the year, with Kelly Beaupre, Baylee Cosgrove, and Lydia Ettema notching the other three hits for the Blue Demons.
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HOW IT HAPPENED
The Ramblers registered their first of two runs in the opening frame, after a single from Sierra Sass, a sacrifice bunt from Hailey Wallace, and a DePaul error.
Messer then recorded five of her six strikeouts before the Ramblers could score again, retiring the side in order in frames two through four.
A double from Nat Lesnicki, a stolen base, and a single from Middie Hickey brought the final run of the game around the bases for Loyola Chicago in the top of the sixth inning. Despite three of DePaul's four hits coming in the final two frames, including the double from Levine, they could not bring a runner across the plate, and the Ramblers took the 2-0 victory.
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UP NEXT
DePaul finishes their week with a Wednesday matchup against Valparaiso on Wednesday, March 26 at Cacciatore Stadium. First pitch is slated for 3pm and coverage can be found on Marquee Sports Network here, and fans can once again enjoy one-dollar hot dogs at the ballpark. The Blue Demons resume BIG EAST play April 4-6 when they travel to Queens, N.Y. to face St. John's.
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FOLLOW THE BLUE DEMONS
For all the latest information on DePaul Softball, visit DePaulBlueDemons.com. For up-to-the-minute updates, follow the Blue Demons on X, Instagram and Facebook.
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Peyton Pepkowski (5-6)
L: Messer, Hannah (0-2)
Batting:
2B: Nat Lesnicki 1
RBI: Maddy Hickey 1
SH: Haley Wallace 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Sierra Sass 1 ; Katie Mitchell 1
SB: Katie Mitchell 1
HBP: Maddy Hickey 1
Batting:
2B: Levine, Zoe 1
SH: Rogers, Morgan 1 ; Blount, Kali 1
Base Running:
HBP: Coulter, Emersyn 1
Game Leaders
Hitting
AB
4
R
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H
1
RBI
0
AB
3
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0
H
1
RBI
0
AB
3
R
0
H
1
RBI
0
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3
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0
H
1
RBI
0
Players Mentioned
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