University of Dayton Athletics

ST. LOUIS - The University of Dayton softball team was eliminated from post-season play Friday on the third day of the 2026 Atlantic 10 Championship. Third-seeded Dayton dropped a 4-1 decision to No. 4 Fordham in the first game of the day and fell to top-seeded Loyola Chicago in come-from-behind fashion, 8-7, in the nightcap.

Dayton closes out the 2026 season with a 26-24 overall record. Fordham (26-26) and Loyola Chicago (28-23) will battle for the tournament title Saturday.

GAME ONE
Fordham 4, Dayton 1
HR - junior Deirdre Flaherty knocked out her first home run of the day in the sixth inning
SB - junior Kirnan Bailey stole her Dayton single-season record 42nd base of the season
4 - sophomore Ella Holman equaled her season high with four putouts in left field
Win - Holly Beeman (6-4). Loss - Camrynn Linneman (5-6). Save - None.

GAME TWO
Loyola Chicago 8, Dayton 7
HR - freshman Hayden Baird recorded her first career home run in the second inning
HR - Flaherty sent her second home run of the day and third of the tournament over the fence in the third, her career- and team-high eighth of the season
HR - Bailey also recorded her first career home run, a two-run shot in the fourth inning
2 - sophomore Katelin Goodwin was one of three Flyers with two hits after going 2-for-3 at the plate with two runs scored
Win - Anna Kiel (12-7). Loss - Linnemann (5-7). Save - None.

THANK YOU, SENIORS!
The University of Dayton athletics department would like to thank departing team members Madelyn Fricano, Molly Grace, Kate Kastelic and Izzy Kemp for their dedication and commitment to both their academic and athletic efforts during their time as a Flyer. Best wishes on your future endeavors! #FlyerFamily

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