BOX SCORE 1 | BOX SCORE 2 New York, N.Y.- The Hunter College softball team fell in two home games against Farmingdale State College in today's double header, as the Hawks now sit at 4-8 overall, while Farmingdale moves to 12-7.

Game 1: Hunter 4, Farmingdale 12
From the opening innings, Hunter found themselves in a defensive battle against a formidable Farmingdale lineup. Despite their best efforts, defensive lapses early on allowed Farmingdale to capitalize and establish an early lead. Though they fought back with determination, the Hawks struggled to contain Farmingdale's relentless offensive pressure throughout the game.

Despite the scoreboard deficit, Hunter showcased resilience and determination, mounting a late offensive surge to narrow the gap. Olivia Palumbo and Paige  Witalec delivered crucial hits, with Sonia Rosales Rosenthal and Jessica Fowler driving in runs to spark their team's comeback attempt. However, their efforts ultimately fell short against Farmingdale's strong pitching and solid defense.

On the pitching mound, Brielle Staskavage battled through a challenging outing, facing a relentless Farmingdale lineup. Despite facing adversity, she demonstrated grit and determination, striving to keep her team within striking distance throughout the game. While the final score may not reflect it, Staskavage's resilience provided a silver lining amidst the tough loss for the Hawks. 

Game 2: Hunter 4, Farmingdale 6 
The Rams' momentum continued in the second game to take the lead in the first inning. Despite solid defensive efforts from Hunter, Farmingdale managed to build upon their lead, scoring runs in the second and fourth innings.

Hunter struggled to get their offense going against Farmingdale's strong pitching, unable to generate scoring opportunities until the latter innings. However, their perseverance paid off as they mounted a late-game rally in the seventh inning.

Palumbo led the charge with a single and a stolen base, setting the stage for a late push by the Hawks. Rosenthal delivered a crucial RBI single, sparking hope for a comeback. Grace Basil drew a walk, followed by another run driven in by S.Rosenthal due to a passed ball. Despite their efforts, they couldn't close the gap entirely, falling short by three runs.

T'ea Panagakos started on the mound for the Hawks, battling through four innings against a tough Farmingdale lineup. Alyssa Curiale took over pitching duties, holding Farmingdale scoreless in the final three innings and providing a glimmer of hope for a potential comeback, but the Rams' ultimately overwhelmed Hunter, taking the second win of the day.