Billikens Split Doubleheader with George Mason

Royle's pitching and Boente's clutch hit lead Saint Louis to victory in second game

Apr. 12, 2026 at 12:08pm

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The Saint Louis Billikens softball team split a doubleheader with George Mason, winning the second game 4-1 behind a strong pitching performance from Isabel Royle and a three-run double by Sophia Boente.

Why it matters

The Billikens are looking to build momentum in Atlantic 10 Conference play, and this split keeps them in the hunt for a postseason berth. George Mason has been a tough opponent for Saint Louis in recent years, so this win is an important confidence boost.

The details

In the second game, Royle tossed a complete game three-hitter to lead the Billikens to victory. With the game tied 1-1 in the sixth inning, Boente came through with a bases-clearing double to give Saint Louis the lead for good.

  • The doubleheader took place on April 12, 2026.

The players

Isabel Royle

The starting pitcher for the Saint Louis Billikens, who threw a complete game three-hitter in the second game of the doubleheader.

Sophia Boente

The Billikens' slugger who hit a three-run double in the sixth inning to give Saint Louis the lead in the second game.

Saint Louis Billikens

The softball team from Saint Louis University that split the doubleheader with George Mason.

George Mason

The Atlantic 10 Conference opponent that hosted the doubleheader against Saint Louis.

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What they’re saying

“Isabel really set the tone for us in that second game with her strong pitching performance. And Sophia came through in a big spot to give us the lead.”

— Billikens Head Coach

What’s next

The Billikens will look to build on this split when they host Duquesne for another Atlantic 10 doubleheader next weekend.

The takeaway

This split against a conference rival keeps the Billikens in the hunt for a postseason berth, with key contributions from their starting pitcher and a timely hit from their power-hitting infielder.