DuBois, PA – The Penn State Schuylkill softball team pulled off a thrilling 4-1 upset over top-seeded Salem University on Day 3 of the USCAA Nationals, securing their spot in the next round with grit and determination. The victory sets up a highly anticipated matchup at 4 PM today against the winner of PSU DuBois and Carlow, who play at noon.
Game Highlights:
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Pitching Dominance: Emma Crisswell was electric on the mound, delivering a complete game three-hitter with 8 strikeouts, shutting down the Salem lineup inning after inning. Crisswell's poise and precision were pivotal, facing just 25 batters and allowing a single run.
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Keira Devor's Heroics: Devor was the difference-maker at the plate, driving in three of Schuylkill's four runs, including a towering two-run homer to left center in the sixth inning that electrified the crowd and sealed the victory. She finished the game 2-for-3 with a home run and three RBIs.
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Clutch Hits and Aggressive Baserunning:
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Jade Weiss sparked the offense with an RBI single in the fifth inning to put Schuylkill ahead.
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Emma Crisswell and Mackenzie Carl each added hits, setting the table for Devor's late-inning heroics.
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Schuylkill's aggressive baserunning kept the pressure on, with Crisswell stealing a base and forcing Salem into defensive mistakes.
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Scoring Summary:
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1st Inning: Keira Devor set the tone early with an RBI single, scoring Emma Crisswell (1-0).
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5th Inning: Jade Weiss singled up the middle, scoring Morgan Kleckner to break the tie (2-1).
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6th Inning: Devor blasted a two-run homer to left center, bringing home Mackenzie Carl and extending the lead (4-1).
Salem, the tournament's top seed, was held to just three hits as Crisswell's dominance and the Lions' airtight defense kept them in check.
Penn State Schuylkill now looks ahead to their 4 PM matchup with the momentum of knocking off the tournament favorite. With confidence running high and their ace firing on all cylinders, Schuylkill is poised for another deep push.
Next Stop: 4 PM Showdown – Let's Keep Rolling, Lions!
