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George Mason Today
By the People, for the People
Local college softball stars shine in weekend wins
Horseheads' Eva Koratsis homers for Fordham, Corning's Atalyia Rijo delivers for Arkansas
Mar. 8, 2026 at 3:51am
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Two standout softball players from the Twin Tiers region had impressive performances for their respective NCAA Division I teams on Saturday. Horseheads native Eva Koratsis hit a 3-run home run to help Fordham defeat George Mason, while Corning graduate Atalyia Rijo recorded an RBI single and made a key defensive play as Arkansas beat Georgia.
Why it matters
The success of these local athletes on the national college softball stage showcases the talent coming out of the Twin Tiers region and highlights the continued growth and competitiveness of Division I softball programs.
The details
In Fairfax, Virginia, Horseheads' Eva Koratsis kicked off Fordham's 9-2 win over George Mason with a 3-run home run in the early innings. She later added a fourth RBI on a sixth inning walk. Meanwhile, Corning grad Elyssa DeRosa scored as a pinch runner for George Mason in their 4-0 win in the first game of the doubleheader. In the Southeastern Conference, Corning's Atalyia Rijo went 1-for-3 with an RBI single and a walk as Arkansas defeated Georgia 7-6. Rijo also made a key defensive play, ranging from shortstop to take away a Bulldogs' base hit.
- Fordham and George Mason split a doubleheader on Saturday, March 8, 2026.
- Arkansas defeated Georgia 7-6 on Saturday, March 8, 2026.
- The teams will wrap up their weekend series on Sunday, March 9, 2026.
The players
Eva Koratsis
A native of Horseheads, New York, Koratsis is a standout softball player for Fordham University.
Atalyia Rijo
A graduate of Corning High School in New York, Rijo is a key player for the University of Arkansas softball team.
Elyssa DeRosa
A Corning, New York native, DeRosa plays for the George Mason University softball team.
What’s next
Fordham and George Mason will play the final game of their weekend series on Sunday at noon, while Arkansas and Georgia will conclude their series on Sunday at 1 p.m.
The takeaway
The success of these local athletes from the Twin Tiers region showcases the growing talent and competitiveness of Division I college softball programs, and highlights the continued development of the sport at the highest level of NCAA competition.
