Fox
Bryce Dolak
3
Winner Gannon GANNON 3-3
1
Holy Family HOLY FAM 2-3
Winner
Gannon GANNON
3-3
3
Final
1
Holy Family HOLY FAM
2-3
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E
Gannon GANNON 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 3 7 1
Holy Family HOLY FAM 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 7 4

W: Westmiller, Jessica (2-0) L: Molly Moore (1-2)

2
Southern N.H. SNHU 4-4
4
Winner Gannon GANNON 5-3
Southern N.H. SNHU
4-4
2
Final
4
Gannon GANNON
5-3
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E
Southern N.H. SNHU 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 5 1
Gannon GANNON 0 0 2 2 0 0 X 4 5 0

W: Biles, Miranda (1-1) L: Julianna Colbert (1-2) S: Armstrong, Katie (2)

Game Recap: Softball | | Taylor Brown, Associate Director of Sports Information & Media Relations

Softball Picks Up Two Wins on Day Two at Space Coast Games

MELBOURNE, Fla. – The Gannon softball team turned in a strong day two at the Space Coast Games on Thursday, defeating Holy Family 3-1 in the opener before adding a 4-2 victory over Southern New Hampshire later in the evening.

Behind timely hitting and solid pitching performances, the Golden Knights improved to 5–3 on the season.

THE GAME FACTS – GAME 1
Score: Gannon 3, Holy Family 1
Records: Gannon (4-3), Holy Family (2-3)
Location: Melbourne, Fla.
Date: March 5, 2026

THE GAME FACTS – GAME 2
Score: Gannon 4, Southern New Hampshire 2
Records: Gannon (5-3), Southern New Hampshire (4-4)
Location: Melbourne, Fla.
Date: March 5, 2026

GAME 1 – Gannon 3, Holy Family 1

Gannon jumped on the board early in the first inning. Emma Smerick (Ford City, Pa./Armstrong) singled to center field, stole second, and eventually came around to score after a pair of Holy Family defensive miscues to give the Golden Knights a 1-0 lead.

The score remained that way until the fifth inning when Gannon added two insurance runs. Smerick again sparked the rally with a single before Emily Spears (Pittsburgh, Pa./Shaler Area) was hit by a pitch.

Sadie Carroll (North Canton, Ohio/North Canton Hoover) followed with an RBI single to left field to score Spears, and Jenna Clontz (Kittanning, Pa./Armstrong) lifted a sacrifice fly to plate another run and extend the lead to 3-0.

Holy Family pushed across a run in the sixth inning, but Gannon pitcher Jessica Westmiller (Buffalo, N.Y./Williamsville East) limited the damage and finished off the complete game in the seventh to secure the win.

Westmiller scattered seven hits while allowing just one run and striking out five in the victory.

THE KNIGHT CAP – GAME 1
  •  Early Run for the Knights: Emma Smerick (Ford City, Pa./Armstrong) scored the game's first run in the opening inning after reaching base, stealing second, and advancing home following Holy Family errors.
  •  Fifth-Inning Insurance: The Golden Knights added two key runs in the fifth inning as Sadie Carroll (North Canton, Ohio/North Canton Hoover) delivered an RBI single and Jenna Clontz (Kittanning, Pa./Armstrong) followed with a sacrifice fly.
  •  Westmiller Goes the Distance: Jessica Westmiller (Buffalo, N.Y./Williamsville East) tossed a complete game, allowing just one run on seven hits while striking out five.
  •  Smerick Sets the Tone: Emma Smerick (Ford City, Pa./Armstrong) finished 2-for-4 with two runs scored and two stolen bases.
  • Carroll Records Two Hits: Sadie Carroll (North Canton, Ohio/North Canton Hoover) finished with a pair of hits and drove in a run in the win.

GAME 2 – Gannon 4, Southern New Hampshire 2

The Golden Knights struck first in the third inning. Ashley Fox (Cowansville, Pa./Karns City) reached base and Emma Smerick (Ford City, Pa./Armstrong) followed with a single before Emily Spears (Pittsburgh, Pa./Shaler Area) delivered a clutch triple to right center field that scored both runners and gave Gannon a 2-0 lead.

Gannon added two more runs in the fourth inning. Mia Ryan (Zelienople, Pa./Seneca Valley) started the rally with a double before Alivia Grimm (Elizabeth, Pa./Elizabeth Forward) singled. Alaina Whipkey (Wexford, Pa./North Allegheny) then stepped up and blasted a two-run home run to center field to extend the lead to 4-0.

Southern New Hampshire answered with two runs in the fifth inning, but the Gannon pitching staff held the Penmen in check the rest of the way.

Miranda Biles (Hartstown, Pa./Jamestown Area) earned the win in the circle after allowing two runs over 4.2 innings, marking the first collegiate victory of her career. Katie Armstrong (Lower Burrell, Pa./Burrell) entered in relief and closed the door over the final 2.1 innings to record her second save of the season.

THE KNIGHT CAP – GAME 2
  •  Spears Breaks It Open: Emily Spears (Pittsburgh, Pa./Shaler Area) delivered the biggest hit of the game in the third inning, ripping a two-run triple to right center that scored Emma Smerick (Ford City, Pa./Armstrong) and Ashley Fox (Cowansville, Pa./Karns City).
  •  Whipkey Goes Deep: Alaina Whipkey (Wexford, Pa./North Allegheny) launched a two-run home run in the fourth inning to extend Gannon's lead to 4-0.
  •  Ryan Starts the Rally: Mia Ryan (Zelienople, Pa./Seneca Valley) sparked the fourth-inning scoring with a double before Whipkey's home run added two more runs.
  •  First Career Win for Biles: Miranda Biles (Hartstown, Pa./Jamestown Area) earned her first collegiate victory in the circle, allowing two runs over 4.2 innings of work.
  • Armstrong Secures the Save: Katie Armstrong (Lower Burrell, Pa./Burrell) recorded the final seven outs and struck out four to earn her second save of the season.
 
Up Next
Gannon returns to action for its third day at the Space Coast Spring Games on Sunday, March 8. The Golden Knights will face Winona State at 12:15 p.m. before taking on Franklin Pierce at 4:45 p.m. in Melbourne, Florida.
 
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