University of Massachusets Athletics
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Massachusetts Fall To Merrimack On Final Day In Statesboro
February 11, 2024 | Softball
STATESBORO, GA. -- Massachusetts (2-3) fell to regional foe Merrimack (1-4) in a tightly contested 3-1 game on Saturday at Eagle Field.
Massachusetts freshman Hannah Streicher earned her first starting nod in the circle, allowing just two earned runs in six innings of work. Senior Chloe Whittier had an impressive day offensively, going 2-of-3 at the plate, including a double. Senior Bella Pantoja also made an impact, recording a double and an RBI on the day.
Notable Numbers
- 1: Streicher made her Minutewomen debut, getting her first start from the circle.
- 2: The Minutewomen recorded two doubles on the day.
- 2: Whittier had two hits against Merrimack, including a double.
- 102: Total pitches for Streicher in her first outing.
Up Next
- The Minutemen turn their attention to Texas, facing Houston, Nicholls, Northwestern State and UTSA from Feb. 16-18 at the Houston Classic. Links and live updates can be found at umassathletics.com and @umasssoftball on X (Twitter).
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: FORNWALT, Madie (1-2)
L: Streicher, Hannah (0-1)
Batting:
2B: ARVAI, Madeline 1
RBI: HUBBARD, Ellen 1 ; SAMUEL, Sydney 1 ; SHINOPULOS, Sydney 1
SH: MILLER, Alex 1
Base Running:
RUNS: CERPA, Madison 1 ; ARVAI, Madeline 1 ; RUSSALESI, Sam 1

Batting:
2B: Whittier, Chloe 1 ; Pantoja, Bella 1
RBI: Pantoja, Bella 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Whittier, Chloe 1
HBP: Torres, Odyssey 1
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