Daphne, Ala. – The University of Mobile Softball team extended the undefeated streak to five games to begin the 2025 season, sweeping United States Sports Academy (Ala.) in a pair of games on Thursday, Feb. 13 at the Daphne Sportsplex. Mobile has now managed five-straight victories over regional, non-divisional competition following Thursday's results, with the sweep over USSA coming just five days after the Rams won three games over Spring Hill College (Ala.).
Game 1: Mobile 10, USSA 3
The Rams delivered a strong offensive performance in the first game on Thursday, racking up 13 hits en route to a 10-3 win over the Eagles. After scoring twice in the opening inning, Mobile pulled away with a three-run fourth and a decisive five-run seventh inning.
Key contributors included newcomer Gracie Mitchell, who finished 4-for-5 with a double, two runs scored, and a stolen base, and Miah Simmons, who drove in three runs. On the rubber, Avery Harrell earned the win to improve to 2-0 this season, pitching five solid innings, allowing three hits and two runs while striking out two.
Game 2: Mobile 7, USSA 5
In the second game of the doubleheader, Mobile struck early with a four-run first inning and held off a late rally to secure a 7-5 victory. The Rams collected eight hits, led by Lillie Lanham, who recorded both a double and a triple while driving in a run. Freshman Lucy Spisto also played a key role, scoring twice and stealing three bases.
Starting pitcher Riley Smith went the distance for Mobile, tossing her second complete game in two starts as a Ram while striking out six batters.
Two on Tuesday
Mobile is scheduled to return home to the UM Softball Field for a pair of non-conference games against Crowley's Ridge College (Ark.) on Tuesday, Feb. 18, marking the first games against NAIA competition during the 2025 season. Tuesday's doubleheader is slated to begin at 12:00 p.m. CT.
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About the University of Mobile
The University of Mobile is a Christ-centered liberal arts and sciences institution with a vision of higher education for a higher purpose, founded to honor God by equipping students for their future professions through rigorous academic preparation and spiritual transformation. Core values are Christ-Centered, Academically-Focused, Student-Devoted, and Distinctively-Driven. The university offers on-campus and online bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees in over 75 academic programs. Founded in 1961, the University of Mobile is affiliated with the Alabama Baptist State Convention and is located 10 miles north of Mobile, Alabama on a campus of over 880 acres.
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