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Villanova Softball Scores 10 in Loss to Creighton
Wildcats' offense comes alive but falls short in 11-10 defeat
Mar. 21, 2026 at 1:34am
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The Villanova softball team lost a high-scoring 11-10 game to Creighton on Saturday, despite scoring 10 runs which was their second-highest offensive output of the season. Villanova led 10-8 heading into the bottom of the seventh inning, but Creighton rallied with a three-run walk-off home run to win the game.
Why it matters
The loss drops Villanova's record to 6-23 on the season and 2-5 in BIG EAST play, as they continue to struggle to find consistency. However, the team's offensive outburst shows promise and could be a sign of better things to come if they can build on this performance.
The details
Villanova jumped out to an early 1-0 lead in the top of the first inning, but Creighton responded with two runs in the bottom half to take a 2-1 advantage. The Blue Jays then scored four unanswered runs over the next two innings to build a 6-1 lead. Villanova exploded for six runs in the top of the fourth to take a 7-6 lead, highlighted by a two-run single from Runco that cleared the bases. Creighton tied it at 7-7 in the bottom of the fourth, but Villanova regained the lead 10-8 with three runs in the fifth, capped by a three-run double from Runco. However, Creighton rallied with a three-run walk-off home run in the bottom of the seventh to win it 11-10.
- Villanova took an early 1-0 lead in the top of the first inning.
- Creighton scored two runs in the bottom of the first to take a 2-1 lead.
- Creighton scored four unanswered runs over the next two innings to build a 6-1 lead.
- Villanova scored six runs in the top of the fourth to take a 7-6 lead.
- Villanova regained the lead 10-8 with three runs in the top of the fifth.
- Creighton hit a three-run walk-off home run in the bottom of the seventh to win 11-10.
The players
Runco
Villanova player who went 2-5 at the plate with five RBIs, including a two-run single and a three-run double.
King
Villanova pitcher who took the loss after pitching 2 1/3 innings and giving up three earned runs on three hits.
What’s next
Villanova will look to even the series against Creighton on Saturday at 3 p.m. EST.
The takeaway
While the loss is disappointing, Villanova's offensive outburst shows they have the potential to be a competitive team in the BIG EAST if they can build on this performance and find more consistency throughout the season.
