Dillard Sweeps Oakwood in First Conference Series

NEW ORLEANS– In a pivotal matchup on March 9, 2025, Dillard (LA) secured a 4-1 victory over Oakwood (AL) in New Orleans. The game was characterized by strong pitching, timely hitting, and effective defense, favoring the home team.

The game began quietly, with neither team scoring in the first two innings. However, Dillard's offense erupted in the third inning. With De'Asia Davenport and Kyiera Torrence on base, Nailah Long tripled to bring them home, giving Dillard a 2-0 lead. Shortly after, Madison Clark extended the lead by hitting a two-run homer, making it 4-0.

Oakwood struggled to mount a comeback against Dillard's pitcher, Jennifer Gress, who was in fine form. Gress pitched a complete game, allowing only six hits and striking out three batters over seven innings. Oakwood managed to score a run in the fifth inning when K. Johnson grounded out to third base, allowing A. Hallman to score, but that was all they could muster.

Despite a strong performance from their pitcher, S. Arnett, who pitched six innings and allowed four runs on nine hits, Oakwood could not capitalize offensively. J. Howard was a notable performer for Oakwood, going 3-for-3 at the plate, but the team left several potential runs stranded.

The victory improved Dillard's record to 3-0 in conference play and 6-5 overall, while Oakwood fell to 1-10 for the season. The match was attended by 25 spectators and lasted two hours, showcasing Dillard's promising start to the season and solidifying their position as a team to watch.

-Bleu Devils-