Maine Softball Team Suffers Doubleheader Losses Against Fairfield

Black Bears now 8-25 on the season as they prepare for UMBC series

Apr. 4, 2026 at 12:50pm

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The Maine Softball Team dropped both games of a non-conference doubleheader against Fairfield University on Friday, April 3rd, losing 5-1 and 2-1. The Black Bears struggled at the plate, managing only a handful of hits in each game, as their record fell to 8-25 on the season.

Why it matters

This tough doubleheader loss against Fairfield comes as Maine prepares for a crucial 3-game conference series against UMBC. The Black Bears will need to rebound quickly if they hope to improve their standing in the conference standings.

The details

In the first game, Maine pitcher Alysen Rieth took the loss, allowing 4 hits and 2 runs in 3 innings of work. The Black Bears only managed 3 hits, with Annika Shearer driving in their lone run. In the second game, Hannah Hipwell pitched a complete game for Maine but took the 2-1 loss, with Kaelyn Larkin providing the team's only RBI.

  • The doubleheader took place on Friday, April 3rd.
  • Maine will play a 3-game series at UMBC on Saturday, April 4th and Sunday, April 5th.
  • The Black Bears will play their home opener on Saturday, April 11th against UMass Lowell.

The players

Alysen Rieth

A Maine pitcher who took the loss in the first game, allowing 4 hits and 2 runs in 3 innings.

Kyla Brogan

A Maine pitcher who allowed 1 hit and 2 runs in the 4th inning of the first game.

Ava Zettlemoyer

A Maine pitcher who closed out the first game, allowing 2 hits and 1 run in the final 2 innings.

Annika Shearer

A Maine player who drove in the team's lone run in the first game with a double after being hit by a pitch.

Hannah Hipwell

A Maine pitcher who took the loss in the second game, allowing 4 hits and 2 runs in a complete game effort.

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What they’re saying

“We need to regroup and focus on our conference series against UMBC this weekend. That's where our priority needs to be right now.”

— Josie Gilman, Maine Softball Head Coach

What’s next

Maine will look to bounce back in their 3-game conference series against UMBC, with a doubleheader on Saturday, April 4th and the final game on Sunday, April 5th.

The takeaway

This tough doubleheader loss against Fairfield highlights the challenges the Maine Softball team has faced this season, as they now sit at 8-25 overall. However, the Black Bears have a chance to turn things around in their upcoming conference series against UMBC, which will be a crucial test as they aim to improve their standing in the standings.