HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. – Northern Kentucky University Norse softball wrapped up its series with Detroit Mercy on Saturday, taking on the Titans after a doubleheader sweep on Friday. Freshman pitcher
Makaree Chapman dazzled with a complete-game victory, allowing just one unearned run as the Norse won 2-1. With the win, the Norse moved to 8-7 in Horizon League play, good for second in the conference.
THE BASICS
FINAL SCORE: Northern Kentucky – 2, Detroit Mercy – 1
LOCATION: Frank Ignatius Grein Field - Highland Heights, Ky.
RECORDS: NKU: 20-23 (8-7 HL) | UDM: 14-28 (6-9 HL)
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
– Lefty starting pitcher
Makaree Chapman started in the circle and shut down the Titans, allowing one unearned run, three hits, and one walk while striking out a pair of batters. She moved to 6-11 with the win.
– The NKU bats recorded ten hits, but scored just a pair of runs.
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Mack Brow led the NKU offense with a 3-4 day at the plate.
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Emma Ginn drove in both runs on the day, the first on a sacrifice fly and the game-winner on an RBI single. She finished 2-2 at the plate.
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Brooke Keltner finished 2-3 with a double and a run scored.
NEXT UP
Northern Kentucky heads to IU Indy next weekend for its final series of the 2026 regular season.
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