ERIE, PA – The Gannon softball team earned a doubleheader sweep over Edinboro on Wednesday afternoon at McConnell Family Stadium, rallying for a 14-12 win in game one before securing a 5-2 victory in game two.

In the opener, Gannon battled back from multiple deficits in a high-scoring affair. The Golden Knights scored in five different innings, including a five-run fifth inning to get back into the game before trailing 12-10 late. Gannon then erupted for four runs in the bottom of the seventh, highlighted by a three-run home run from Jenna Clontz (Kittanning, Pa./Armstrong) to walk it off.

Jessica Westmiller (Buffalo, N.Y./Williamsville East) earned the win in relief, tossing 4.2 innings with four strikeouts to help stabilize the game and give Gannon a chance late.

Game two saw a more controlled performance from Gannon, as the Golden Knights plated two runs in the second and two more in the third to take an early 4-0 lead. Gannon added an insurance run in the sixth and leaned on a complete-game effort from Makenzie Wade (Bethel Park, Pa./Bethel Park) to secure the sweep.

Making her collegiate debut, Wade earned her first career win after allowing just two runs on seven hits while striking out four across seven innings.

THE GAME FACTS
Game 1 Score: Gannon 14, Edinboro 12
Game 2 Score: Gannon 5, Edinboro 2
Records: Gannon (8-8), Edinboro (1-18)
Location: Erie, Pa. – McConnell Family Stadium
Date: March 25, 2026

THE KNIGHT CAP

•  Walk-Off Winner: Jenna Clontz (Kittanning, Pa./Armstrong) delivered a three-run home run in the bottom of the seventh to lift Gannon to a 14-12 victory in game one
•  Clontz Stays Hot: Clontz finished the day with three home runs and seven RBIs across the doubleheader
•  Offensive Explosion: Gannon totaled 19 runs on 21 hits across the two games
•  Relief Effort: Jessica Westmiller (Buffalo, N.Y./Williamsville East) picked up the win in game one, throwing 4.2 innings with four strikeouts
•  First Career Win: Makenzie Wade (Bethel Park, Pa./Bethel Park) earned her first collegiate win in her debut with a complete-game effort and four strikeouts in game two
•  Big Bats in Game One: Emma Smerick (Ford City, Pa./Armstrong) (3 hits), Emily Spears (Pittsburgh, Pa./Shaler Area) (2 hits), and Sadie Carroll (North Canton, Ohio/North Canton Hoover) (2 hits) all contributed in the opener
•  Whipkey Goes Deep: Alaina Whipkey (Wexford, Pa./North Allegheny) added a home run and two RBIs in game one
•  Balanced Attack: Sadie Carroll (North Canton, Ohio/North Canton Hoover) led game two with three hits, while Jenna Clontz (Kittanning, Pa./Armstrong) added a two-run home run
• Series Sweep: Gannon improves to .500 on the season with the PSAC sweep over Edinboro

Up Next 
Gannon will be back in action on Sunday, March 29 at IUP. First pitch of the doubleheader is scheduled for 1:00 PM.
 
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