SHEPHERDSTOWN, W.Va. -- The East Stroudsburg University softball team split Saturday's doubleheader at Shepherd, winning the first game 4-2 before falling 3-1 in the second game.

Game 1 

The Warriors used home runs from Kinsley Proepper and Gigi DeMito to take the first game, 4-2. Sarah Davenport recorded a season-best 14 strikeouts, improving her record to 7-4. 

In the first inning, Tulana Mingin reached on an error and then stole second. Mingin advanced to third on a groundout and scored on Proepper's home run to right field, 2-0.

The Warriors extended their lead to 3-0 in the fifth inning. Macy Crum doubled, then advanced to third on a groundout. Marissa Perez drew a walk and stole second, while Crum stole home.

The Rams scored two runs on three hits in the bottom of the fifth. Shepherd began the inning with two singles before a triple to left center scored two runs.

ESU added its final run in the sixth inning when DeMito homered to left field.

Game 2 

Shepherd scored three early runs in the bottom of the second inning on one hit and an error. The Rams drew a walk and reached base on an error before a three-RBI home run cleared the bases.

In the fourth, Proepper singled to shortstop, advanced to second on a groundout, and moved to third on Kaitlynn Colangelo's single to right field. Proepper then scored on a passed ball while Colangelo advanced to second.

Up Next 

The Warriors return to action on Tuesday, March 24, when they host Kutztown for a doubleheader at Creekview Park.