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ERIE, Pa. – The Gannon softball team split a PSAC West doubleheader against California (Pa.) on Friday afternoon at McConnell Family Stadium.

With the split, the Golden Knights moved to 11-13 overall and 6-6 in PSAC West play.

California (Pa.) took the opener 8-3 before Gannon responded with a 4-2 win in game two.
 
THE GAME FACTS – GAME ONE

Final Score: California (Pa.) 8, Gannon 3
Records: Gannon (10-13, 5-6 PSAC West), California (Pa.) (10-17, 5-4 PSAC West)
Location: McConnell Family Stadium – Erie, Pa.

Gannon broke through in the fourth inning, scoring three runs to take a 3-2 lead. Emily Spears (Pittsburgh, Pa./Shaler Area) singled and moved into scoring position, while Sadie Carroll (North Canton, Ohio/North Canton Hoover) and Jenna Clontz (Kittanning, Pa./Armstrong) helped set the table. Kloie Troutman (Lorain, Ohio/Elyria) delivered the big swing with a two-RBI double to give the Golden Knights the advantage.

California (Pa.) answered with a five-run fifth inning to swing momentum and added two more runs in the seventh.

Emma Smerick (Ford City, Pa./Armstrong) doubled, Spears recorded two hits, and Troutman drove in two runs to lead the offense.
 
THE KNIGHT CAP – GAME ONE

Fourth-Inning Surge: Gannon scored three runs in the fourth to take its only lead of the game.
Troutman Produces: Kloie Troutman (Lorain, Ohio/Elyria) recorded two RBIs with a key double.
Spears Sets the Tone: Emily Spears (Pittsburgh, Pa./Shaler Area) finished with two hits and a run scored.
Middle-Inning Swing: California (Pa.) used a five-run fifth inning to take control.

 
THE GAME FACTS – GAME TWO

Final Score: Gannon 4, California (Pa.) 2
Records: Gannon (11-13, 6-6 PSAC West), California (Pa.) (10-18, 5-5 PSAC West)

Gannon opened the scoring in the third inning, as Emma Smerick (Ford City, Pa./Armstrong) reached, stole second, and eventually scored on a sacrifice fly from Jenna Clontz (Kittanning, Pa./Armstrong).

The Golden Knights added three more runs in the fifth inning. Ashley Fox (Cowansville, Pa./Karns City) sparked the rally, followed by hits from Smerick and Clontz. Clontz delivered an RBI single, and Sadie Carroll (North Canton, Ohio/North Canton Hoover) added an RBI double to extend the lead.

Makenzie Wade (Bethel Park, Pa./Bethel Park) earned the win in the circle, firing four strikeouts across 5.1 innings. Miranda Biles (Hartstown, Pa./Jamestown Area) came on in relief and added two strikeouts to help secure the win.
 
THE KNIGHT CAP – GAME TWO

Smerick Makes History: Emma Smerick (Ford City, Pa./Armstrong) recorded her 72nd career stolen base, tying the program record set by Laura Kitchen (1999–02).
Fifth-Inning Separation: Gannon used a three-run fifth inning to take control.
Wade Strong in the Circle: Makenzie Wade (Bethel Park, Pa./Bethel Park) struck out four across 5.1 innings to earn the win.
Biles in Relief: Miranda Biles (Hartstown, Pa./Jamestown Area) added two strikeouts in relief to close it out.
Clontz & Carroll Deliver: Jenna Clontz (Kittanning, Pa./Armstrong) and Sadie Carroll (North Canton, Ohio/North Canton Hoover) each drove in key runs during the fifth-inning rally.

UP NEXT
Gannon will host Point Park on Wednesday, April 8, with first pitch of the doubleheader set for 3:00 p.m. inside McConnell Family Stadium.
 
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