Kiseloski Powers Softball to Victory over GW in Washington D.C. on Friday

WASHINGTON, DC – The Manhattan Jaspers softball team (1-8, 0-0 MAAC) took down the Revolutionaries of George Washington University (9-8, 0-0 A10) by a score of 3-2 in our nation's capital on Friday afternoon.

HOW IT HAPPENED:

• After the Revs posted a pair of runs in the bottom of the first, the Jaspers found their rhythm with a Mickayla Rodriguez single two batters into the second inning. Victoria Diaz then reached on a fielder's choice before Jamie Falotico singled up the middle to drive home Rodriguez.
• Brianna Estevez got Manhattan on the bases in the top of the third inning before Sophia Kiseloski drove home Estevez to tie the game at two.
• George Washington continued to threaten the Jaspers, but starting pitcher Karissa Spring got in and out of trouble after plunking one batter, forcing a Travieso pop up to the left side.
• Manhattan took advantage of the Revolutionaries along the basepath, where Lindsay Hoag swiped one bag after opening the top of the fifth with a single up the middle.
• After Hoag advanced to third on a wild pitch, Kiseloski drove home the go-ahead run to put the Jaspers in front.
• In the home half of the seventh inning, Victoria Diaz came in relief of Spring, where she slammed the door shut on any comeback attempt by GW to record the first victory of 2025.

STATS AND NOTES

• Sophia Kiseloski led the Jaspers with two runs batted in in three total at-bats. Kiseloski also logged one walk.
• Michayla Rodriguez posted a game high three hits on the afternoon and scored one run.
• Brianna Estevez added one hit and scored a run in four total at-bats.
• Jamie Falotico added one hit and an RBI for the Jaspers
• Anissa Villalobos added one hit in three total at-bats.

QUOTES FROM THE JASPERS:

Head Coach Bridget Hurlman: "The team really exhibited a lot of poise and heart tonight. It was a great cohesive win today, with all phases coming together to keep us on top. We look to continue to build momentum and confidence as the season progresses towards conference play."

Assistant Coach Sarah Gunderson: "Karissa Spring pitched a fantastic 6 innings against a great hitting team. The growth we are seeing from her is so fun to watch. Victoria Diaz came in a high-pressure situation and finished off the game with such a proud moment. More great things to come from this pitching staff."

NEXT UP:

Manhattan returns to the field in the George Washington Invitational as the Jaspers take on the Great Danes of the University of Albany tomorrow, Saturday, March 8, at noon, for the first of two, before meeting the Revolutionaries of GW University at 5:30 p.m. The latter contest will be streamed on ESPN+ with a paid subscription.