Stillman Triumphs Over Dillard with a Commanding 12-4 Victory in HBCUAC Softball Championship

DECATUR, AL– In an impressive display of skill and strategy, Stillman College defeated Dillard University 12-4 in a non-conference softball game on April 24, 2025, at Decatur, Alabama. The game showcased Stillman's offensive prowess and defensive stability, enhancing their season record to 31-11, while Dillard fell to 18-16.

Dillard started strong, scoring two runs in the first inning. Madison Clark doubled to drive Kyiera Torrence home, followed by an RBI single from Jennifer Gress. Stillman quickly retaliated in the same frame with L. Stone and K. Lankford driving in runs, leveling the score at 2-2.

Dillard momentarily regained the lead in the second inning as Morgan Williams homered, but Stillman dominated the fourth inning. A. Lumpkin hit a three-run homer, while A. Erwin's two-RBI single expanded their lead to 8-3. Despite a fifth-inning RBI groundout by Gress for Dillard, Stillman maintained control.

L. Haskins sealed the win for Stillman in the sixth inning with a three-run home run, solidifying the final score at 12-4. Haskins also excelled on the base paths, contributing two stolen bases.

Key Performers:

- **For Stillman:**
- L. Haskins was a standout, scoring four runs, hitting a home run, and driving in three RBIs.
- A. Lumpkin was influential with a home run and three RBIs.
- A. Erwin collected four hits in four at-bats, along with two RBIs.
- J. Wade pitched a complete game, allowing nine hits and four earned runs, while striking out one.

- **For Dillard:**
- Madison Clark shone with two hits, including a double, and scored twice.
- Jennifer Gress added to the offensive effort with two RBIs.

Stillman's victory was marked by a power-packed offense, capitalizing on Dillard's pitching struggles, and a solid defensive effort that included no errors. Dillard's pitching duo of Gress and Landry gave up a combined 15 hits and 12 runs, with Gress shouldering the loss, bringing her record to 7-6.

The game, lasting 2 hours and 18 minutes, was played without an audience, yet Stillman delivered a performance that demonstrated their strength and determination as they continue their successful season.

-Bleu Devils-