ERIE, Pa. - The Golden Knights softball team dropped a PSAC West doubleheader to Indiana (Pa.) on Sunday afternoon at McConnell Family Stadium during its annual Katie's Kids Day.
Gannon showed early flashes offensively in both contests but was unable to keep pace with a hot IUP squad that entered the doubleheader on a seven-game winning streak.
THE GAME FACTS
Game One Score: IUP 9, Gannon 3
Game Two Score: IUP 8, Gannon 4
Records: Gannon (17-21, 10-14 PSAC West), IUP (31-17, 20-4 PSAC West)
Location: McConnell Family Stadium – Erie, Pa.
Date: April 26, 2026
HOW IT HAPPENED – GAME ONE
Gannon jumped out to an early 2-0 lead in the first inning as
Jenna Clontz (Kittanning, Pa./Armstrong) delivered a two-run double to score
Emily Spears (Pittsburgh, Pa./Shaler Area) and
Lindsay Breuer (Mason, Ohio/Mason).
IUP responded in the third inning with a two-run home run to take the lead and continued to build momentum with runs in the fourth and sixth innings.
The Crimson Hawks broke the game open in the sixth, plating four runs to extend their lead.
Carlyn Vaupel (Wexford, Pa./North Allegheny) added a solo home run in the seventh, but Gannon ultimately fell 9-3.
THE KNIGHT CAP – GAME ONE
- Clontz drives in two: Jenna Clontz (Kittanning, Pa./Armstrong) recorded a two-run double in the first inning.
- Vaupel goes yard: Carlyn Vaupel (Wexford, Pa./North Allegheny) hit a solo home run late in the game.
- Five hits total: The Golden Knights recorded five hits in the contest.
- Spears scores early: Emily Spears (Pittsburgh, Pa./Shaler Area) reached base and scored in the opening inning.
HOW IT HAPPENED – GAME TWO
IUP struck first with two runs in the second inning, but Gannon answered in the bottom half as
Sadie Carroll (North Canton, Ohio/North Canton Hoover) delivered a two-run single to even the score at 2-2.
The Crimson Hawks regained the lead in the third on a solo home run, but Gannon responded again in the fourth when Carroll drove in another run to tie the game at 3-3.
After a scoreless fifth, IUP took the lead in the sixth before breaking the game open in the seventh with a four-run inning.
Mia Ryan (Zelienople, Pa./Seneca Valley) added a solo home run in the seventh, but Gannon fell 8-4.
THE KNIGHT CAP – GAME TWO
- Carroll leads offense: Sadie Carroll (North Canton, Ohio/North Canton Hoover) finished with three RBIs, including a two-run single.
- Ryan homers again: Mia Ryan (Zelienople, Pa./Seneca Valley) added a solo home run in the seventh, her second of the weekend.
- Vaupel contributes: Carlyn Vaupel (Wexford, Pa./North Allegheny) recorded a hit, a run scored, and drew a walk.
- Seven hits total: Gannon tallied seven hits in the game.
Up Next
Gannon will travel on Friday, May 1 to face Erie-foe Edinboro. First pitch against the Fighting Scots is set for 2:00 p.m., with game two to follow.
This story was written using the support of AI.
