On Friday, February 21, the Bears will face Youngstown State at 12:30 p.m. followed by a game against Winthrop at 5:30 p.m. Saturday will bring matchups against Le Moyne at 10 a.m. and St. John’s at 12:30 p.m. The weekend wraps up with a rematch against Youngstown State on Sunday, February 23, at 12:30 p.m. Fans can catch the Friday game against Winthrop on ESPN+.
NEW BEGINNINGS
Head coach Mary Holt-Kelsch takes charge of the Bears this season. Holt-Kelsch previously coached at Rhode Island College, where she led her team to a remarkable 31-win season and its first appearance in the Little East Championship in nine years.
GAME STRATEGY
This weekend marks the Bears’ first meeting with Youngstown State since 2007, where Brown leads the all-time series 2-1. Brown and Winthrop have faced each other three times before, with Winthrop winning every meeting, the last one in 2016.
Last season, Brown beat Le Moyne 11-3 in their opening game. Moe Kastens starred with three RBIs, supported by two runs each from three other players. Brown has a historical challenge against St. John’s, with a 2-7 record and no games played since 1992.
RETURNING STRENGTH
The Bears return their strongest hitters. Last year, Jasmine Hsiao led the team with a .352 batting average, totaling 43 hits and 12 doubles. Following her were Lily Berlinger at .329 and Laurel Moody at .299. Additionally, four other players return after hitting over .200 last season.
PITCHING POWER
On the mound, senior Alexis Guevara is back as the team’s leader. She pitched 142.1 innings last year, striking out 98 batters, with a solid 2.46 ERA, completing 18 games and achieving one shutout. Macy Borowski is the only other returning pitcher, with 91.2 innings and a 4.05 ERA.
ROAD WARRIORS
Brown has a busy schedule ahead, hitting the road for the first 13 games before their home opener against Stonehill on March 19. They will begin Ivy League play at home against Dartmouth on March 22-23.
ON A ROLL
