SUMMARY  
The University of Maryland Eastern Shore split its doubleheader against Colgate, earning a 3–0 shutout in Game 1 before falling 11–2 in the nightcap.

In Game 1, Skylar Skinner led the way with her fifth home run of the season, while Clarke Calvin recorded two hits and Makalah Clark stole three bases, driving in a run. Dani Brown earned the win, tossing five scoreless innings with just one hit allowed and seven strikeouts. Paris Richards earned her first save of the season after relieving Brown in the sixth inning.

In Game 2, the Hawks tallied four hits from Jada Lacey, Amaya Nunez, Clarke Calvin, and Emily Gunther, with Lola Meyer and Nunez driving in runs, but Colgate pulled away for an 11–2 victory.

THE SCORE 
Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks (6–15, 1–2 MEAC) — 3
Colgate (9–15, 2–1 Patriot League) —  0

Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks (6–16, 1–2 MEAC) — 2
Colgate (10–15, 2–1 Patriot League) —  11

HOW IT HAPPENED 
GAME ONE
Skylar Skinner opened the scoring with a solo home run to left-center field, giving the Hawks an early 1–0 lead. Jada Lacey followed with a walk and stole second before advancing to third on a single by Clarke Calvin.
Moments later, Calvin stole second, allowing Lacey to score on the play and extend the lead to 2–0.

In the fourth inning, after a strikeout to begin the frame, Gabriella Beltran singled up the middle and advanced to second on a sacrifice bunt. She later moved to third on a passed ball before Makalah Clark delivered an RBI double to right field, bringing Beltran home to make it 3–0. Clark advanced to third on a stolen base, but UMES was unable to add more.

Reigning Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Pitcher of the Week Dani Brown tossed five scoreless innings, allowing just one hit while walking two and striking out seven.

GAME TWO
Colgate responded in Game 2, erupting for seven runs in the first inning on eight hits.

UMES got on the board in the fourth inning when Clarke Calvin led off with a double, advanced to third on a wild pitch and scored on a sacrifice fly by Lola Meyer to trim the deficit.

The Hawks added another run in the fifth to extend the game. After two outs, Skylar Skinner drew a walk and Amaya Nunez followed with an RBI double to left field, making it 8–2.

Colgate answered in the sixth inning, using a fielder's choice and an RBI single to add two more runs and push the lead to 10–2.

The Raiders closed out the game in the bottom half of the inning, recording three strikeouts to secure the win.

BY THE NUMBERS
Dani Brown tied her single-game season high with seven strikeouts in Game 1.

Paris Richards earned her first save of the season, appearing in the sixth inning of Game 1.

Makalah Clark set a single-game season high with three stolen bases in Game 1.

Skylar Skinner hit her fifth home run of the season, leading off the first inning for the Hawks.

Clarke Calvin recorded her second multi-hit game of the season with a double and a single.

Amaya Nunez recorded her fifth double of the season in Game 2.

UMES'  Game 1 win brings its 2026 season record to six wins, matching last year's total. 

NEXT UP 
UMES softball continues its seven-game homestand on Thursday, March 19, hosting Niagara for a doubleheader scheduled for 1 and 3 p.m.