Softball Splits Doubleheader at Buffalo

CMU wins first game 16-7, drops second 10-8 in MAC series opener

Apr. 17, 2026 at 11:34pm

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A cubist, geometric illustration depicting the action and energy of a softball game, with the vibrant colors of the competing teams' uniforms fractured and overlapping across the frame.Central Michigan's offensive firepower was on full display, but the Chippewas couldn't sustain their momentum against a resilient Buffalo squad.Buffalo Today

The Central Michigan softball team split its doubleheader against Buffalo on Friday, winning the first game 16-7 in six innings before falling 10-8 in the second contest. CMU's record now stands at 21-18 overall and 13-7 in conference play, while Buffalo moves to 21-27 on the season and 7-13 in the MAC.

Why it matters

This series opener against a conference rival is an important step in the Chippewas' quest to secure a strong position in the MAC standings as the season winds down. The team's offensive firepower was on full display in the first game, but they were unable to maintain that momentum in the second matchup.

The details

In the first game, CMU jumped out to an early 3-0 lead in the top of the first inning, highlighted by a two-run home run from Grace Koenig. The Chippewas then added two more homers in the third from Jenna Kuzara and Alexa Carter to make it 5-0. Buffalo battled back to take a 7-6 lead, but CMU exploded for 10 runs in the sixth inning to win 16-7. Mackenzie Langan started the game for CMU, with Aubrey Strelow earning the win in relief. In the second game, CMU again scored first, taking a 5-0 lead through the first two innings. But Buffalo rallied with a two-run homer in the second and then tied the game at 8-8 with a grand slam in the fifth. The Bulls then scored two more in the sixth to win 10-8. Brooklyn Comapu started for the Chippewas, with Cierra Laska taking the loss in relief.

  • The two teams will finish the series at noon on Saturday afternoon.

The players

London Williams

A Central Michigan player who hit a three-run home run in the first game.

Grace Koenig

A Central Michigan player who hit a two-run home run in the first game.

Jenna Kuzara

A Central Michigan player who hit a home run in each game of the doubleheader.

Alexa Carter

A Central Michigan player who hit a home run in the first game.

Mackenzie Langan

The starting pitcher for Central Michigan in the first game.

Aubrey Strelow

The relief pitcher who earned the win for Central Michigan in the first game.

Brooklyn Comapu

The starting pitcher for Central Michigan in the second game.

Cierra Laska

The relief pitcher who took the loss for Central Michigan in the second game.

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What’s next

The two teams will finish the series at noon on Saturday afternoon.

The takeaway

Central Michigan's offense showed its power in the first game, but the Chippewas were unable to maintain that momentum in the second game, allowing Buffalo to rally and take the win. The split leaves CMU with work to do to solidify its position in the MAC standings as the season enters its final stretch.