Muskies Lock In No. 2 Seed for OAC Tournament
Muskingum Softball was swept in the doubleheader losing the first game 9-1, and the second game 6-0.
May 2, 2026
The Basics
Records: Muskingum (29-9 Overall, 12-4 OAC), #12 Mount Union (29-5 Overall, 15-1 OAC)
Location: Donna J. Newberry Field - New Concord, Ohio
Notables
- Muskingum has earned the No. 2 seed in the OAC Tournament, set for May 7–9. The tournament opens Thursday with single-elimination matchups featuring the No. 3 vs. No. 6 seed and No. 4 vs. No. 5 seed. The Muskies will take the field Friday, facing one of the winners from day one.
- Prior to game one, Muskingum welcomed back to campus and recognized members of the 2001 National Championship Softball Team. Jane Sherman – the wife of Muskingum pitching coach John Wells – who suddenly passed away at the 2001 World Series – threw out the ceremonial first pitch.
Inside the Numbers
Game One: Muskingum 1 - #12 Mount Union 9
- The Muskies finished with 17 at-bats, one run, four hits, and one RBI.
- Senior Cara Taylor led the Muskies going 2-3 with a run.
- Junior Bethany Rodman went 1-2 with an RBI.
- Junior Natalie Smith added a hit, going 1-2.
Game Two: Muskingum 0 - #12 Mount Union 6
- The Muskies finished with 24 at-bats, zero runs, three hits, and zero RBIs.
- Senior Olivia Dishon, Smith, and Freshman Payton Hochradel all added a hit.
- Rodman pitched all seven innings recording two strikeouts.
Next Up
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The Muskies are back in action this Friday, May 8, when they travel to Mount Union for the OAC Tournament. Game time is TBD.
