KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - The University of Dayton softball team closed out its historic 2024 season with a 4-0 loss to No. 24/23 Miami (Ohio) at the Knoxville Regional Saturday night, the program's first-ever appearance in national postseason play. The Flyers recorded eight hits on the evening, including three doubles.

Dayton ends the year with a 33-21 overall mark. Miami is now 49-8.

KEY STATS
3:23 - the Flyers and RedHawks had to endure a three-hour and 23-minute weather delay due to lightning in the area
2 - three Flyers recorded two hits including freshman Kirnan Bailey who led off the game with a double
2B - sophomore Molly Grace and junior Chloe Wong both recorded a double to lead the team with 12 doubles apiece this season
SB - graduate student Kaelene Walter recorded the lone stolen base of the game, her career-high fifth of the season
Win - Addy Jarvis (19-1). Loss - Sarah Bailitz (8-8). Save - None.

THANK YOU, SENIORS!
Dayton athletics would like to congratulate and thank departing players Sarah Bailitz, Emily Daniel, Kara Gunter, Nicolette Papavasiliou, Katie Reeg, Elizabeth Shafer and Kaelene Walter on great careers as members of the Dayton softball team as well as a successful academic career at the university! Best wishes in your future endeavors and #GoFlyers!

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