DAYTON - The University of Dayton softball team opened its three-game series against Saint Joseph's with a 2-0 win over the visiting Hawks Friday. Senior
Izzy Kemp struck out 12 batters in the complete-game shutout victory.
Dayton improved to 23-21 overall and 12-10 in Atlantic 10 play while Saint Joseph's moves to 23-22 on the season and 10-5 in league games.
KEY STATS
12 - Kemp recorded her 14th game this season with double-digit strikeouts
9 - eight different Flyers recorded a hit in the game
2 - freshman
Hayden Baird went 2-for-2 at the plate, her first career multi-hit game
HR - sophomore Mickey Shively knocked out her third home run of the season
Win - Kemp (15-7). Loss - Julia Shearer (5-8). Save - None.
UP NEXT
Dayton and Saint Joseph's will close out the 2026 regular season on Saturday with a doubleheader at UD Softball Stadium. First pitch is set for 12:05 p.m. and admission is free. Senior Day recognition will take place at approximately 11:45 a.m.
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