Clarion Softball Team Falls in Doubleheader Against Pitt-Johnstown

Golden Eagles drop both games with scores of 6-4 and 3-2 on Saturday

Apr. 6, 2026 at 3:47pm

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The Clarion University softball team faced a tough doubleheader against the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown on Saturday, falling in both games with scores of 6-4 and 3-2.

Why it matters

As a member of the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC), Clarion's softball team is looking to improve its record and standings within the competitive conference. This doubleheader loss against a conference rival is a setback in their quest to qualify for the PSAC tournament.

The details

In the first game, Clarion took an early 4-2 lead, but Pitt-Johnstown rallied late to score four unanswered runs and win 6-4. In the second game, Pitt-Johnstown edged Clarion 3-2 in a close contest.

  • The doubleheader took place on Saturday, April 6, 2026.

The players

Clarion University

The NCAA Division II athletic program located in Clarion, Pennsylvania.

University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown

The NCAA Division II athletic program located in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, a conference rival of Clarion University.

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What’s next

Clarion's softball team will look to bounce back in their next conference doubleheader against Slippery Rock University on April 13.

The takeaway

This weekend's losses against Pitt-Johnstown highlight the competitiveness of the PSAC softball conference and the challenges Clarion's team faces in trying to qualify for the postseason tournament.