Montclair, NJ- Montclair State University softball enters its third day at The Spring Games and will matchup for a doubleheader against WPI on Tuesday.

GAME INFO
The matchups at the Fortune Road Complex are set to start at 10:00 a.m. Live coverage links can be found at montclairathletics.com.

LAST TIME OUT
Montclair split its second day at The Spring Games, falling 8-4 in its first matchup against Wheaton (Mass.), but bouncing back for a 4-0 win against Aurora. The Lyons went to work early, scoring a pair of runs on an RBI triple to right field and an RBI single to left field to notch a 2-0 lead early. Wheaton extended the lead to 3-0 in the top of the second on an RBI double to center field that just found the gap. After getting out of a bases-loaded jam in the top of the fourth, JORDYN HESTER led off with a single up the middle. ZOE TURNER pinch ran for Hester and made it to third on a double down the left field line by KATIE BRUNNER to put themselves in scoring position, but were left stranded. In the top of the sixth inning, the Lyons' lead bumped up to 4-0 on a throwing error that allowed the runner to score from third. Montclair put together a great rally attempt in the bottom of the sixth. SOPHIA ALONSO led off with a single to second base and stole second. After LIZ MULLEN was hit by a pitch, CARLEE IANNONE loaded the bases on a single to right field for Hester to bring across the first run on a sacrifice fly to left field. Brunner took a five-pitch walk, where another sacrifice fly, this time by Julianna Casillas, halved the lead to 4-2. Wheaton was able to stop the bleeding and get out of the inning with the lead and held strong in the bottom of the seventh to secure the win.
The Red Hawks put together the best chance to score in the first three innings. In the top of the third, facing two outs, JAYLA VASQUEZ walked and was sent to second on an Iannone single up the middle, but both runners were left on base. The Spartans notched a two-out single through the left side in the same frame, but were unable to capitalize. Aurora threatened in the bottom of the fourth. A lead-off single and a hit by pitch allowed them to move both runners on a sacrifice bunt, but CARLY MOCKENHAUPT forced a ground out and a pop to hold the game at a scoreless tie. The Red Hawks broke the scoreless tie in the top of the fifth. Following a groundout to third, Turner walked and stole second. LIZ MULLEN singled through the left side, and during the play, the center fielder fumbled over the ball, and Turner took advantage to round home and plate the run. In the bottom of the sixth, the Spratans once again threatened after leading off the inning with singles on both sides. Montclair was able to work its way out of the jam to preserve the lead. Once again, Montclair took advantage of its opportunities to increase the lead. Turner punched a ball through the left side and rounded all the way to third on a bunt single by Mullen. Mullen stole second and misfired on a throwdown to third from the catcher plated Turner and helping Mullen reach third for Iannone to bat her home on an RBI single through the right side. The final run of the game was scored once again on a misfire to third base by the catcher that allowed MIA RIDER, who came in to pinch run for Iannone, to score. The Red Hawks retired the side in the bottom of the seventh to earn their second shutout in two days.

TEAM LEADERS
MONTCLAIR STATE (2-2)
OPS: SOPHIA ALONSO, 1.266
Batting Average: CARLEE IANNONE, .533
Hits: CARLEE IANNONE, 8
Runs scored: SOPHIA ALONSO, 3
RBI: CARLEE IANNONE, 4
Doubles: Two tied with 1
Triples: N/A
Home Runs: Two tied with 1
On Base %: JAYLA VASQUEZ, .667
Stolen Bases: Two tied with 4
 
Pitching Record: JORDAN TARABOKIA, 1-0
Innings Pitched: Two tied with 10.0
ERA: JORDAN TARABOKIA, 0.00
WHIP: JORDAN TARABOKIA, .60
Strikeouts: JORDAN TARABOKIA, 7
Saves: N/A
 
Putouts: CARLEE IANNONE, 24
Assists: LIZ MULLEN, 9
Double Plays: N/A

2025 WPI (25-16)
OPS: Lucy Latour, 1.165
Batting Average: Lucy Latour, .389
Hits: Two tied with 48
Runs scored: Sandy Fairbarn, 43
RBI: Destiny Lum, 38
Doubles: Two tied with 16
Triples: Virginia McKinney, 7
Home Runs: Emma Nagy, 8
On Base%: Lucy Latour, .480
Stolen Bases: Sandy Fairbarn, 22
 
Pitching Record: Naomi Boldebuck, 17-6
Innings Pitched: Naomi Boldebuck, 141.2
ERA: Naomi Boldebuck, 2.62
WHIP: Naomi Boldebuck, 1.24
Strikeouts: Naomi Boldebuck, 87
Saves: Kaitlyn Barr, 1
 
Putouts: Emma Nagy, 219
Assists: Riley O'Brien, 79
Double Plays: Emma Nagy, 4
 
SCOUTING WPI
The Goats will play their first series of games of the season against Montclair. Last season, WPI went 25-17 and 13-7 in NEWMAC play. In the NEWMAC Tournament, they earned a 10-8 win against Springfield, but suffered 6-0 and 5-2 losses against Wheaton that ended their season. According to the 2026 NEWMAC Preseason Poll, the Goats are slated to finish fourth this season.

SERIES HISTORY
The Red Hawks and the Goats will match up for the first time during Tuesday's slate.

LAST MEETING
N/A
 
UP NEXT
Montclair State University will face off against Catholic and Carlow on Wednesday, March 10. The game against Catholic is set for 10:00 a.m., with the game against Carlow projected for 12:30 p.m.