LYNCHBURG, VA – The Maryland Terrapins softball team split a doubleheader on Saturday, falling to Toledo 5-2 before rebounding with a victory against Liberty. The Terps now stand at 6-9 on the season.
The day began with a rematch against Toledo, following Friday’s contest where Maryland outhit the Blue Hens but suffered a loss. Similar to the previous meeting, the Terrapins struggled to capitalize on offensive opportunities, leaving nine runners on base. Aubrey Wurst started in the circle, pitching three innings before being relieved by Caitlin Olensky, who allowed only one run in four innings of work.
Maryland initially took a 2-0 lead in the first inning, fueled by RBI singles from Anna McGowan and Mariah Penta. However, Toledo responded with two-run frames in both the third and fourth innings to secure the win. Bailey Murphy, Caitlyn Cornwell, Sammi Woods, and Penta each recorded multiple hits for the Terrapins.
Following the loss to Toledo, Maryland faced Liberty and secured a victory, improving their record to 6-9. Details of the Liberty game were not immediately available.
The Terps’ next scheduled game is against Liberty on February 21st, concluding their participation in the Liberty Softball Classic.
