Winter Haven, FL – Hawks Softball played in their last day of THE Spring Games Tournament, dropping both games against Rowan University and Old Westbury.
THE BASICS
- Final Score: Rowan 7, Hartwick 0
- Location: Winter Haven, FL
- Records: Rowan (13-4, 0-0 NJAC) Hartwick (1-8. 0-0 Empire 8)
HOW IT HAPPENED (Game 1 vs. Rowan)
On their last day of The Spring Games Tournament, Hartwick opened play against Rowan University.
Madi Hoerman (Portage, MI) put herself on base with the first hit of the day,
Mihaly Blake (Troy, NY) advancing her to second with a sacrifice bunt. Rowan held their ground with a strong defensive performance, leaving the Hawks stranded on base heading into the bottom half. Rowan opened the scoring after a hit-by-pitch and a stolen base put a runner in the scoring position, a two-run home run giving them an early lead.
Rowan broke things open in the fourth inning, stringing together five hits to plate four runs. A two-RBI triple followed by an RBI single extended their lead 6-0, Hoerman pitching for the final innings.
Hoerman settled things down over the last two innings, allowing just one run on two hits while striking one out, but the early deficit was too much to overcome.
Ava Tracia (Easton, MA) hit a single to third base in the sixth inning to give Hartwick their second hit of the day. The Hawks were unable to move a runner into scoring position, giving Rowan the opportunity to add an RBI to the board, closing the game at a 7-0 decision.
THE BASICS
- Final Score: Old Westbury 10, Hartwick 0
- Location: Winter Haven, FL
- Records: Old Westbury (3-4, 0-0 SUNYAC) Hartwick (1-9. 0-0 Empire 8)
HOW IT HAPPENED (Game 2 vs. Old Westbury)
Hartwick showed early promise in their second game of the day, putting immediate pressure on Old Westbury in the first inning.
Madi Hoerman singled to start the game, advancing to third after
Mihaly Blake was hit by a pitch, and
Alicea Seitzinger (Bridgeton, NJ) hit a sacrifice bunt. With runners in scoring position, the Hawks were unable to capitalize, leaving two on base to close the first inning.
After a scoreless first two innings, Old Westbury broke through in the third. Taking advantage of a walk and two wild pitches, they plated three runs to take a 3-0 lead despite recording just two hits in the frame. The Panthers added another run in the fourth off of a Hartwick error, extending their lead 4-0.
Hartwick continued to generate scattered scoring opportunities, including a double down the left field line from
Autumn Millington (Westmoreland, NY), along with singles from
Natalie VanZandt (Oneonta, NY) and
Sierra Phillips (Salem, NY)- but were unable to generate hits to put them on the board. The Hawks finished with five hits on the day led by Hoerman, Millington, VanZandt, Phillips, and
Jaidan Beak (Mattawan, MI).
In the sixth innings, Old Westbury scored six runs on four hits, capitalizing on three Hartwick errors A two-RBI followed by a two-run homerun pushed the deficit to 10-0.
Alana Villavicencio (Deer Park, NY) started in the circle, only allowing three runs in three innings.
Anna Klein (Souderton, PA) pitched the final three innings, surrendering five earned runs.
Despite limiting Old Westbury to seven hits, six defensive errors and a strong oppositional pitching performance closed the game in a 10-0 final.
About Hartwick College:
Hartwick, often referred to as The Life Balance College, is a private liberal arts and sciences institution in Oneonta, N.Y. Through its distinctive FlightPath approach, Hartwick blends academic excellence, career preparation and an active campus life to help students achieve a balanced and fulfilling college experience. With transparent tuition and a focus on health and wellness, Hartwick prepares students for lifelong success—both professionally and personally.
