Wednesday, April 1
Buffalo, N.Y.
1:30 p.m.
University at Buffalo
vs
Niagara
Photo by: Paul Hokanson/UB Athletics
Bulls Host Niagara and Miami (OH) for Five Game Homestand
3/31/2026 2:46:00 PM | Softball
BUFFALO, N.Y. – The University at Buffalo softball team (14-18, 5-4 MAC) will begin a five game homestand on Wednesday afternoon when they host the Niagara Purple Eagles (0-17, 0-10 MAAC) for a doubleheader. First pitch will be at 1:30 p.m. from Nan Harvey Field. The Bulls will then return to MAC play with a three-game series against the reigning MAC Champion Miami (OH) RedHawks (24-8, 6-3 MAC) on Friday and Saturday. First pitch on Friday is set for 3 p.m. with a doubleheader on Saturday starting at 1 p.m.
This week's schedule:
80s Music Day at the Ball Park
Join the Bulls and support the NYS Office of Children and Family Services. Donations will be accepted as they're looking for new school supplies, backpacks, toiletries, new stuffed animals, socks, pajamas and blankets. Donations can be bought to the press box.
Bring your furry friends to the ballpark! The first 50 dogs in attendance will receive a blue bandanna! Working with the SPCA Serving Erie County, they're in need of bath towels, collars, Kongs/durable toys, treats (unopened and not expired), stuffed animals that are 6" or bigger (no beads, hard eyes, buttons or noises), soft-sided pop-up crates and wash clothes. Donations can be bought to the press box.
As a team, the Bulls finished with a .440 slugging percentage to go with their .349 on base percentage. They hit four home runs to bring their season total to 21, tying their season total from last season.
On the season, Bri Delaney leads the team with 27 RBIs as Bella Smithson (26) and Abbey Nagel (22) have also eclipsed 20-RBI mark. Allen has a team-high .375 batting average with 39 hits. During conference play, she holds a .517 average, good for second in the MAC. Ardyn Hopf is second on the team with a .444 batting average as she has a team-high three doubles with Smithson. Buffalo has seven players with 40+ total bases, the most in the MAC. They're ahead of Ohio and Miami (OH) who have six and five, respectfully.
Reagan Terwilliger has been a speed demon as she is 20-for-20 on stolen bases this season. As a team, the Bulls are 45-for-51 (.882) on stolen base attempts.
In the circle, Olivia Russ and Genevieve Longsdorf lead the way with five wins apiece. Russ has a 6.27 ERA through 63.2 innings pitched. Both pitchers have 27 strikeouts on the season.
Niagara is 0-17 on the season and 0-10 in MAAC play. Sophia Marrero leads the Purple Eagles with a .388 batting average and a 1.035 OPS. Her seven extra-base hits are the most on the team, including two home runs. Ryan Hatty has a 5.62 ERA in 28.2 innings pitched. The Bulls are 26-21 against the Purple Eagles.
The Miami (OH) RedHawks will host the Kentucky Wildcats on Tuesday prior to the weekend. The five-time reigning MAC Tournament Champions are currently 24-8 overall with a 6-3 conference record. The RedHawks have won the last 20 games against the Bulls. Buffalo's last win over Miami came on May 4, 2018, in a 7-3 win. On the season, Bailey Manos leads the RedHawks with a .438 batting average as she's tallied 39. Danitza Hernandez has a team-high 38 RBIs. In the circle, Lea Chevrier has a 2.94 ERA and 41 strikeouts in 71.1 innings of work. As a team, they have a 3.35 ERA. Miami leads the all-time series with a 47-14 record.
For all the latest on UB Softball, follow @UBBullssoftball on Twitter/X, @ubbullssoftball on Instagram and like the UB Softball Facebook page.
Click here for information on the Bulls Championship Fund and how you can help UB Athletics.
This week's schedule:
80s Music Day at the Ball Park
- Wednesday, April 1st vs. Niagara at 1:30 p.m. & approximately 3:30 p.m.| YouTube
Join the Bulls and support the NYS Office of Children and Family Services. Donations will be accepted as they're looking for new school supplies, backpacks, toiletries, new stuffed animals, socks, pajamas and blankets. Donations can be bought to the press box.
- Friday, April 3rd vs. Miami (OH) at 3 p.m. | YouTube
Bring your furry friends to the ballpark! The first 50 dogs in attendance will receive a blue bandanna! Working with the SPCA Serving Erie County, they're in need of bath towels, collars, Kongs/durable toys, treats (unopened and not expired), stuffed animals that are 6" or bigger (no beads, hard eyes, buttons or noises), soft-sided pop-up crates and wash clothes. Donations can be bought to the press box.
- Saturday, April 4th vs. Miami (OH) at 1 p.m. & approximately 3 p.m. | YouTube
As a team, the Bulls finished with a .440 slugging percentage to go with their .349 on base percentage. They hit four home runs to bring their season total to 21, tying their season total from last season.
On the season, Bri Delaney leads the team with 27 RBIs as Bella Smithson (26) and Abbey Nagel (22) have also eclipsed 20-RBI mark. Allen has a team-high .375 batting average with 39 hits. During conference play, she holds a .517 average, good for second in the MAC. Ardyn Hopf is second on the team with a .444 batting average as she has a team-high three doubles with Smithson. Buffalo has seven players with 40+ total bases, the most in the MAC. They're ahead of Ohio and Miami (OH) who have six and five, respectfully.
Reagan Terwilliger has been a speed demon as she is 20-for-20 on stolen bases this season. As a team, the Bulls are 45-for-51 (.882) on stolen base attempts.
In the circle, Olivia Russ and Genevieve Longsdorf lead the way with five wins apiece. Russ has a 6.27 ERA through 63.2 innings pitched. Both pitchers have 27 strikeouts on the season.
Niagara is 0-17 on the season and 0-10 in MAAC play. Sophia Marrero leads the Purple Eagles with a .388 batting average and a 1.035 OPS. Her seven extra-base hits are the most on the team, including two home runs. Ryan Hatty has a 5.62 ERA in 28.2 innings pitched. The Bulls are 26-21 against the Purple Eagles.
The Miami (OH) RedHawks will host the Kentucky Wildcats on Tuesday prior to the weekend. The five-time reigning MAC Tournament Champions are currently 24-8 overall with a 6-3 conference record. The RedHawks have won the last 20 games against the Bulls. Buffalo's last win over Miami came on May 4, 2018, in a 7-3 win. On the season, Bailey Manos leads the RedHawks with a .438 batting average as she's tallied 39. Danitza Hernandez has a team-high 38 RBIs. In the circle, Lea Chevrier has a 2.94 ERA and 41 strikeouts in 71.1 innings of work. As a team, they have a 3.35 ERA. Miami leads the all-time series with a 47-14 record.
For all the latest on UB Softball, follow @UBBullssoftball on Twitter/X, @ubbullssoftball on Instagram and like the UB Softball Facebook page.
Click here for information on the Bulls Championship Fund and how you can help UB Athletics.
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