Boston, MA – The Boston University softball team achieved a remarkable victory against Colgate University in a three-game sweep, showcasing their dominance on the field with an impressive combined score of 26-2. Additionally, head coach Ashley Waters celebrated a significant milestone in her career by securing her 300th career win during this series.
Reflecting on the achievement, Waters credited the team’s talented players throughout the years for putting Boston University on the map and expressed pride in the program’s growth and relevance under her leadership. The Terriers, with a season record of 30-4 and a perfect 6-0 in the Patriot League, demonstrated exceptional performance both offensively and defensively across the series.
In the first game, graduate pitcher Allison Boaz delivered a stellar performance, rebounding from a previous tough outing to lead the team to a shutout victory. The offense, led by freshman outfielder Kylie Doherty, steadily built momentum and capitalized on Colgate’s pitching and defensive errors to secure a 6-0 win.
Game two highlighted sophomore pitcher Kasey Ricard’s solid pitching, maintaining a perfect game until the seventh inning. Despite a late-game rally from Colgate, Ricard and the Terrier offense rallied in extra innings to clinch a 4-2 victory, marking Waters’ 300th career win in impressive fashion.
The final game saw the Terrier offense explode for 16 runs, overpowering Colgate’s pitching staff and forcing an early end to the game due to the run rule after five innings. Graduate pitcher Lizzy Avery showcased her pitching prowess, supported by a dynamic offensive performance that included two home runs from senior outfielder Lauren Keleher.
With this commanding victory, Boston University looks ahead to their upcoming game against the University of Massachusetts Amherst, maintaining their momentum as they continue to showcase their dominance on the softball field.