Eastern Florida State College's softball team lost both games of a doubleheader to No. 3 Florida Southwestern State College on Saturday at the opponent's home field. The Titans fell 6-0 and 5-1, marking their second consecutive loss in conference play. The teams played in Melbourne, Florida, with the game results leaving the Titans at 16-10 overall in the Citrus Conference.
In the first game, Florida Southwestern State College scored four runs in the fourth inning and added two more in the fifth to secure the 6-0 win. Isabel Otero went 2-for-2 in the game, but Eastern Florida pitcher Zoey Mills took the loss. The Titans were held to zero runs in the first three innings, struggling to generate offense against the top-ranked team.
The second game saw the Titans briefly take the lead in the bottom of the first inning when Annalyn Duncan hit a solo home run. It was Duncan's eighth home run of the season and gave the Titans a 1-0 lead. However, Florida Southwestern State College responded in the bottom of the second inning to tie the game and took control in the third. The Jaguars added five runs in the fifth inning to close out the 5-1 victory. Duncan finished the game with two hits but was unable to provide further support for the Titans' offense.
Eastern Florida's struggles in the doubleheader highlight challenges the team faces against higher-ranked opponents. The Titans will look to bounce back in their next conference matchup, which is scheduled for next week at home. Coaches have not yet commented on the team's performance in the doubleheader but have emphasized the need for improved offensive production in upcoming games.