Dillard Dominates Oakwood in Second Game of the Series
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Oakwood (AL)
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0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
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Dillard (LA)
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6 | 2 | 9 | 1 | X | 18 | 22 | 0 |
NEW ORLEANS– In a commanding performance, Dillard University (LA) dominated Oakwood University (AL) in a softball game held on March 9, 2025, in New Orleans, LA. Dillard triumphed with an overwhelming 18-2 victory, showcasing their offensive prowess and solid defense.
The game began with Dillard taking an early lead, scoring six runs in the first inning. Key contributions came from Ca'Terra Bates, who walked in a run, followed by Jennifer Gress and Haley Weatherspoon, each delivering crucial doubles that drove multiple runners home. Trenity Okedele added an RBI single to cap off the explosive inning.
Dillard continued to pile on the pressure, adding two more runs in the second inning through a 2-RBI double by Mekayla Marshall. The third inning saw Dillard's largest surge, scoring nine runs. Nailah Long, Madison Clark, Jennifer Gress, Trenity Okedele, and De'Asisa Davenport all contributed to this relentless barrage, extending Dillard's lead to 16-0 by the end of the inning. Haley Weatherspoon scored in the fourth inning to further solidify Dillard's dominance.
Oakwood managed to score in the fifth inning, with J. Howard crossing the plate and M. McCluskey hitting a single that brought A. Jones home, avoiding a shutout but unable to close the significant gap.
Dillard's Mary-Elizabeth Landry and Daila Thomas effectively contained Oakwood's offense. Landry pitched 4.1 innings, conceding only four hits and no runs, while Thomas finished the game, allowing one run off two hits.
Oakwood struggled on the mound, with C. Whitehead and A. Hallman facing a relentless Dillard offense. Whitehead allowed 17 runs on 20 hits over three innings, and Hallman gave up one run in his inning of relief.
This commanding win brought Dillard's record to 6-5 overall and 2-0 in the conference, while Oakwood fell to 1-8 and 0-2, respectively. The game, part of a series, drew a small but supportive attendance of 25 spectators and concluded in one hour and forty minutes.
-Bleu Devils-