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Crowder Splits Four-Game Week Behind Power Bats and Dominant Pitching
Posted: Apr 06, 2026

Crowder Splits Four-Game Week Behind Power Bats and Dominant Pitching

Crowder College softball packed a full week of action into four games, earning a decisive road sweep against Missouri State–West Plains before returning home for a challenging doubleheader with Three Rivers College. The week featured dominant pitching performances, explosive offensive innings, and several standout individual efforts.

Game 1

March 31, 2026
Crowder College 16, Missouri State–West Plains 0 (5 innings)

Crowder College opened the twin bill in emphatic fashion, blanking MSU–West Plains behind a flawless all-around performance. The Roughriders scored in every inning and capitalized on four Grizzly defensive errors to fuel a 16-run outburst.

Key Performances:

  • Evelyn Comstock delivered a monster game, going 4-for-4 with a home run, double, and 4 RBIs, setting the tone early with a first-inning blast.
  • Layla Pasley was unstoppable, driving in 6 runs on three hits, including two home runs and a double.
  • Tessa Groeneveld was dominant in the circle, throwing a five-inning no-hitter with 9 strikeouts and just one walk.

Crowder jumped ahead early with back-to-back first-inning home runs and never let up, enforcing the run rule behind both power hitting and disciplined pitching.

Game 2

March 31, 2026
Crowder College 10, Missouri State–West Plains 2

The Roughriders completed the sweep later that day with another strong offensive showing, highlighted by a decisive six-run sixth inning.

Key Performances:

  • Josie Henson delivered the biggest hit of the game, a grand slam in the sixth inning, finishing with 4 RBIs.
  • Carly Cook went 3-for-4, scoring three runs and adding speed pressure with three stolen bases.
  • Olivia Hemme controlled the game in the circle, pitching six innings, allowing four hits and two runs, while striking out 10.

Despite a pair of solo home runs by MSU–West Plains, Crowder’s depth and execution secured a convincing road doubleheader sweep.

Game 1

April 2, 2026
Three Rivers College 20, Crowder College 4 (5 innings)

Back home in Neosho, Crowder faced a powerful Three Rivers offense that struck quickly and often. Three Rivers plated 15 runs in the first two innings, putting the game out of reach early.

Key Performances (Three Rivers):

  • Addison Fulbright had a huge day at the plate, driving in 8 RBIs with a home run and four hits.
  • Kylie Walker added 6 RBIs, including two home runs.
  • Addison Cooper earned the win, allowing just one earned run in five innings.

Crowder’s offense was limited to four runs, with RBIs from Callie Cooper and Evelyn Comstock, as the Roughriders struggled to contain a relentless Three Rivers lineup.

Game 2

April 2, 2026
Three Rivers College 8, Crowder College 5

Crowder showed resilience in the rematch, battling throughout and keeping pressure on Three Rivers despite defensive miscues.

Key Performances:

  • Layla Pasley continued her stellar week, going 3-for-3 with a three-run home run, accounting for more than half of Crowder’s scoring.
  • Callie Cooper chipped in with two hits, a double, and an RBI.
  • Olivia Hemme impressed in relief, tossing 4.2 scoreless innings, allowing just one hit and striking out five.

Early runs by Three Rivers proved to be the difference, but Crowder’s late innings showed competitive grit and offensive potential.

Week in Review

Crowder College finished the stretch 2–2, highlighted by a dominant conference road sweep and tested by a strong Three Rivers squad.

Standout Trends & Highlights:

  • Pitching Excellence: Groeneveld’s no-hitter and Hemme’s combined 20 strikeouts across two games anchored a strong week in the circle.
  • Offensive Firepower: Layla Pasley and Evelyn Comstock powered the lineup, combining for multiple home runs and double-digit RBIs across the week.
  • Growth Opportunities: Defensive consistency and early-inning pitching depth remain key areas to tighten moving forward.

Overall, the Roughriders showcased their ceiling with commanding wins and gained valuable experience against elite competition, setting the stage for a strong push through the remainder of the season.