York University Softball Sweeps McPherson in Windy Doubleheader

Panthers improve to 13-21 on the season with two wins over McPherson College.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 6:23am

The York University softball team posted a doubleheader sweep of McPherson College, winning the first game 7-1 and the second game 3-0. The Panthers are now 13-21 on the season, including 8-6 in KCAC action. Head coach Aaron Alvarez's team jumped out to early leads in both games, with strong pitching performances from Lexi Knapp and Ashley Falk.

Why it matters

This sweep is an important boost for the York University softball team as they look to improve their record and standing in the KCAC conference. The team has struggled at times this season, but these two wins show they can compete with tough opponents like McPherson College.

The details

In the first game, York scored runs in the first, fourth, and fifth innings to build a 7-1 lead. Emma Peeples had three hits and two runs scored, while Brooklyn Hadl and Larson also had two hits each. Knapp and Falk combined to pitch the complete game. In the second game, York scored single runs in the second and sixth innings to win 3-0. Falk pitched a complete-game shutout, allowing just one hit.

  • The doubleheader took place on the afternoon of April 2, 2026.
  • York University is now 13-21 on the season, including an 8-6 record in KCAC conference play.

The players

Aaron Alvarez

Head coach of the York University softball team.

Brooklyn Hadl

A player on the York University softball team.

Taylor Jones

A player on the York University softball team.

Emma Peeples

A player on the York University softball team.

Lexi Knapp

A pitcher for the York University softball team.

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What’s next

The Panthers return to action on Saturday when they play a doubleheader at Tabor College starting at 1 p.m.

The takeaway

This doubleheader sweep shows the York University softball team can compete with tough opponents in the KCAC conference. The strong pitching performances and timely hitting will give the team confidence as they look to continue improving their record and playoff positioning.