VINELAND, N.J.  –  Harford softball returned to action for the first in three weeks, dropping a pair of contests to the Rowan College of South Jersey – Cumberland Dukes.

Game One
The Dukes relied on two big innings, a five-run first and an eight-run third, to put the Fighting Owls away early. Harford was able to sandwich two runs around a three-run fourth by RCSJ to get on the scoreboard.

The Fighting Owls tallied eight hits in the contest, highlighted by a 3-for-3 day from Jordan Haslacker.

Rilee Fazenbaker (0-4) slotted just in behind her with two hits, while also striking out two batters on the mound.

Game Two
RCSJ did all of their damage on offense in the first three innings to take the second game, 12-3.

Sophomore Lexi Buchanan receive her first collegiate start as a pitcher. Buchanan (0-1), who normally features at shortstop or in center, went all four innings and struck out three.

2019 NJCAA Lacrosse All-American Amanda Cliffe recorded her first hit as a Fighting Owl. Joining her in the hit column were Buchanan, Jordan Haslacker, Rilee Fazenbaker, and Paige Blaker.

Harford sits at 0-8 after Thursday's defeats.

Up Next
The Fighting Owls head home to battle Potomac State on Sunday, April 11.

First pitch is set for 12:30 p.m.