Catawba Softball Wins Six Games in Three Days

The Indians improve to 7-3 on the season after a dominant stretch.

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

Catawba's softball team went 6-0 over a three-day span, defeating Lees-McRae, Molloy, and Davis & Elkins. In their two wins against Davis & Elkins, Maddy Altiers, Jordan McCorkle, Grace Flynn, and Brianna Gallagher all hit home runs, while Abbey Nixon had four hits and scored four runs.

Why it matters

Catawba's hot streak has quickly turned around their season, jumping from a 1-3 record to 7-3. The Indians are establishing themselves as a force to be reckoned with in the early part of the season.

The details

The Indians won games on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, showcasing their offensive firepower. In an 8-4 win against Davis & Elkins, Altiers and McCorkle hit home runs. In a 15-5 victory, Flynn and Gallagher went deep, while Nixon had a standout performance with four hits and four runs scored.

  • The six-game winning streak took place from Thursday, February 13 to Saturday, February 15, 2026.
  • Catawba's record improved from 1-3 to 7-3 during this three-day stretch.

The players

Abbey Nixon

A transfer from Lenoir-Rhyne, Nixon is playing left field for Catawba and is batting .375 with four doubles and 11 runs scored.

Maddy Altiers

Catawba softball player who hit a home run in the 8-4 win against Davis & Elkins.

Jordan McCorkle

Catawba softball player who hit a home run in the 8-4 win against Davis & Elkins.

Grace Flynn

Catawba softball player who hit a home run in the 15-5 win against Davis & Elkins.

Brianna Gallagher

Catawba softball player who hit a home run in the 15-5 win against Davis & Elkins.

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The takeaway

Catawba's softball team has quickly turned their season around, going 6-0 over a three-day stretch to improve to 7-3 on the year. The Indians' offensive firepower has been on full display, with several players hitting home runs during the winning streak.