Tuesday, April 21
Buffalo, N.Y.
1:30 p.m.
University at Buffalo
22-27
4
vs
0
Syracuse
17-20
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | Runs R | Hits H | Errors E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Syracuse | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Buffalo | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | X | 4 | 5 | 0 |
Photo by: Paul Hokanson/UB Athletics
Russ Tosses Complete Game as Bulls Defeat Syracuse for First Time Since 2009
4/21/2026 7:54:00 PM | Softball
BUFFALO, N.Y. – The University at Buffalo softball team (22-28, 8-13 MAC) split their doubleheader against the Syracuse Orange (18-20, 4-12 ACC) on Tuesday afternoon at Nan Harvey Field. Buffalo won the first game behind a complete game shutout by Olivia Russ. This marked the program's first win over the Orange since the 2009 season and their first win over a Power 4 program since defeating Texas Tech in 2014.
Following today's games, Reagan Terwilliger is now the single season program record holder for stolen bases with 28. This record has stood since the 2010 season.
GAME 1
It was all Buffalo in the first game of the afternoon as balanced defense led to offense. After a Reagan Terwilliger walk, Nicole Allen reached base off an error by the shortstop. Bri Delaney reached on a fielder's choice to put runners on the corners. The Bulls then executed a double steal to perfection as Terwilliger scored to go up 1-0 after the first.
They added a pair of runs in the third to push their lead to 3-0. Terwilliger got the offense started with a two-out walk. Allen followed her teammate's footsteps and smacked a triple to the centerfield wall. Delaney then singled to third base to score Allen.
In the fourth, Tabitha von Kolen hit a lead-off single to center. After a sacrifice bunt, she advanced to third on a groundout. Allen's bat stayed hot as a single through the left side scored von Kolen.
That was all the offense the Bulls needed as they won, 4-0. This was Russ's 13th career complete game and third career shutout. She allowed just four hits with a pair of walks to go with her two strikeouts. Allen and Delaney each went 2-for-3 from the plate as the former recorded two RBIs.
GAME 2
The Bulls kept the scoring alive in the second game as Bri Delaney hit an RBI single to center to score Emily Gorman.
In the third inning, Syracuse's offense came to life as they scored six runs on four hits and two walks to take a 6-1 lead.
Buffalo added a run in the fifth that made it 6-2 off an RBI single by Allen that scored Terwilliger, but that's all the offense could muster the rest of the game.
Allen went 2-for-3 with an RBI. Gorman, Terwilliger and Delaney also recorded hits. In relief, Genevieve Longsdorf tossed 4.2 shutout innings with three strikeouts.
The Bulls are back in action on Friday at Toledo for a doubleheader. Catch the MACtion on ESPN+.
For all the latest on UB Softball, follow @UBBullssoftball on Twitter/X, @ubbullssoftball on Instagram and like the UB Softball Facebook page.
Information on the Bulls Championship Fund and how you can help UB Athletics can be found here.
Following today's games, Reagan Terwilliger is now the single season program record holder for stolen bases with 28. This record has stood since the 2010 season.
GAME 1
It was all Buffalo in the first game of the afternoon as balanced defense led to offense. After a Reagan Terwilliger walk, Nicole Allen reached base off an error by the shortstop. Bri Delaney reached on a fielder's choice to put runners on the corners. The Bulls then executed a double steal to perfection as Terwilliger scored to go up 1-0 after the first.
They added a pair of runs in the third to push their lead to 3-0. Terwilliger got the offense started with a two-out walk. Allen followed her teammate's footsteps and smacked a triple to the centerfield wall. Delaney then singled to third base to score Allen.
In the fourth, Tabitha von Kolen hit a lead-off single to center. After a sacrifice bunt, she advanced to third on a groundout. Allen's bat stayed hot as a single through the left side scored von Kolen.
That was all the offense the Bulls needed as they won, 4-0. This was Russ's 13th career complete game and third career shutout. She allowed just four hits with a pair of walks to go with her two strikeouts. Allen and Delaney each went 2-for-3 from the plate as the former recorded two RBIs.
GAME 2
The Bulls kept the scoring alive in the second game as Bri Delaney hit an RBI single to center to score Emily Gorman.
In the third inning, Syracuse's offense came to life as they scored six runs on four hits and two walks to take a 6-1 lead.
Buffalo added a run in the fifth that made it 6-2 off an RBI single by Allen that scored Terwilliger, but that's all the offense could muster the rest of the game.
Allen went 2-for-3 with an RBI. Gorman, Terwilliger and Delaney also recorded hits. In relief, Genevieve Longsdorf tossed 4.2 shutout innings with three strikeouts.
The Bulls are back in action on Friday at Toledo for a doubleheader. Catch the MACtion on ESPN+.
For all the latest on UB Softball, follow @UBBullssoftball on Twitter/X, @ubbullssoftball on Instagram and like the UB Softball Facebook page.
Information on the Bulls Championship Fund and how you can help UB Athletics can be found here.
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Russ, Olivia (8-9)
L: Madison Knight (9-7)
Base Running:
SB: Jadyn Burney 1
Batting:
3B: Allen, Nicole 1
RBI: Allen, Nicole 2 ; Delaney, Bri 1
SH: Gorman, Emily 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Terwilliger, Reagan 2 ; Allen, Nicole 1 ; von Kolen, Tabitha 1
SB: Terwilliger, Reagan 2 ; Delaney, Bri 1
Game Leaders
AB
3
R
1
H
2
RBI
2
AB
3
R
0
H
2
RBI
1
AB
2
R
1
H
1
RBI
0
AB
2
R
0
H
0
RBI
0
Players Mentioned
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