Elon University Softball and Baseball Teams Throw No-Hitters on the Same Day

The Phoenix softball team recorded a perfect game, while the baseball team combined for a no-hitter just minutes later.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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In a remarkable feat, the Elon University softball and baseball teams both threw no-hitters on the same day, just hours apart. The softball team's Anna Dew completed a perfect game against Charleston Southern, while the baseball team's Aidan Stieglitz, Mike Staiano, and RJ Latkowski combined for a no-hitter against Fairfield.

Why it matters

Throwing a no-hitter is an incredibly rare accomplishment in baseball and softball, but for a single university to achieve this feat in both sports on the same day is an extraordinary and historic event. This showcases the exceptional talent and skill of Elon's student-athletes and the strength of their athletic programs.

The details

At 2:02 p.m. ET on Saturday, Elon's Anna Dew pitched a perfect game, retiring all 18 batters she faced against Charleston Southern. Just one minute later, at 2:03 p.m. ET, the Elon baseball team began its game against Fairfield, with pitchers Aidan Stieglitz, Mike Staiano, and RJ Latkowski combining for a no-hitter over the course of the next 2.5 hours.

  • At 2:02 p.m. ET on Saturday, Elon's Anna Dew pitched a perfect game against Charleston Southern.
  • At 2:03 p.m. ET on Saturday, the Elon baseball team began its game against Fairfield, eventually combining for a no-hitter.

The players

Anna Dew

A junior pitcher for the Elon University softball team who threw a perfect game against Charleston Southern.

Aidan Stieglitz

One of the pitchers for the Elon University baseball team who combined for a no-hitter against Fairfield.

Mike Staiano

One of the pitchers for the Elon University baseball team who combined for a no-hitter against Fairfield.

RJ Latkowski

One of the pitchers for the Elon University baseball team who combined for a no-hitter against Fairfield.

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What they’re saying

“Any no-hitter is special, but the no-no feat pulled off by the Elon University Phoenix softball and baseball teams Saturday goes beyond that description.”

— Brian Murphy, Author (mlb.com)

What’s next

The Elon University softball and baseball teams will look to build on their historic performances as they continue their seasons.

The takeaway

Elon University's softball and baseball teams have etched their names in the record books with an incredible feat of throwing a perfect game and a no-hitter on the same day, showcasing the depth of talent and skill within their athletic programs.