NEWARK, Del. – Delaware’s softball squad captured their maiden Conference USA triumph Friday night, overcoming Florida International 7-2 at the Delaware Softball Diamond behind a decisive sixth-inning rally featuring two home runs.
The victory marks a milestone for the Fightin’ Blue Hens, who now stand at 10-11 for the season and 1-0 in conference competition. Meanwhile, the Panthers saw their strong start to the season take a hit, dropping to 18-4 overall and 0-1 in league play.
Delaware’s offense came alive in the bottom of the sixth frame, when back-to-back long balls provided the separation needed to secure the program’s first win in their new conference. The two-homer barrage allowed the Blue Hens to break away from what had been a closer contest and establish control of the game.
The triumph represents an important step for Delaware’s softball program as they continue their transition into Conference USA competition. After struggling to find their rhythm early in the season, the Blue Hens showed they can compete at the conference level with their dominant performance against a Panthers team that entered the game with an impressive record.
