2025 Eureka Softball News
Eureka’s Early Lead Slips Away in Road Doubleheader Loss
April 16, 2025
WHEATON, Ill. – The Eureka softball team came out swinging in Wednesday’s doubleheader at Wheaton, putting up seven runs in the opening frame of Game 1. But the Red Devils couldn’t hold off the Thunder, falling 10-9 and 15-1.
Eureka Drops Two at Home Against Illinois College
April 15, 2025
EUREKA, Ill. – The Eureka softball team hosted Illinois College for a nonconference doubleheader on Tuesday afternoon at Sweitzer Field, but the Red Devils were unable to keep pace, falling 10-0 and 10-1.
Red Devils Stumble Against Spalding at Home
April 11, 2025
EUREKA, Ill. – The Eureka softball team returned to Sweitzer Field for a SLIAC doubleheader against Spalding on Friday afternoon, but came up short in both contests, falling 7-2 in Game 1 and 11-2 in Game 2.
Division III Week: Alayla Thornton
April 10, 2025
Junior softball player Alayla Thornton reflects on competing at the Division III level as part of the D3 Week celebration.
Eureka Falls to Lyon in Midweek Doubleheader
April 09, 2025
EUREKA, Ill. – The Eureka softball team faced off against Lyon in SLIAC doubleheader at Sweitzer Field, but came up short in both games, falling 6-1 in Game 1 and 12-2 in Game 2.
Thornton Repeats as SLIAC Hitter of the Week
April 07, 2025
EUREKA, Ill. – Eureka’s Alayla Thornton (East Peoria, Ill./East Peoria) has been named the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Hitter of the Week for the second week in a row.
Eureka Falls to Monmouth in Non-Conference Doubleheader
April 05, 2025
MONMOUTH, Ill. – The Eureka softball team battled hard in a non-conference doubleheader against Monmouth on Saturday, but came up short in both games, losing 10-7 in Game 1 and 7-2 in Game 2.
Eureka Softball Secures First SLIAC Wins with Road Sweep of Principia
April 01, 2025
ELSAH, Ill. – The Eureka softball team secured its first SLIAC victories of the season on Tuesday, sweeping Principia on the road with a 7-5 extra-inning win in Game 1 and a 4-3 victory in a weather-shortened Game 2.
Alayla Thornton Named SLIAC Hitter of the Week
March 31, 2025
EUREKA, Ill. – Eureka's Alayla Thornton (East Peoria, Ill./East Peoria) has been named the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Hitter of the Week.
Eureka Softball Drops SLIAC Opener in Doubleheader at MUW
March 29, 2025
COLUMBUS, Miss. – The Eureka softball team opened SLIAC play on Saturday with a pair of tough losses against MUW, falling 8-0 in Game 1 and 5-2 in Game 2.
Eureka Softball Dominates Maranatha Baptist in Doubleheader Sweep
March 25, 2025
EUREKA, Ill. – The Eureka softball team swept Maranatha Baptist on Tuesday with a dominant 31-3 win in Game 1, marking their largest victory since 1996, followed by a 20-2 win in Game 2.
Eureka Drops Both Games in Home Doubleheader Against Cornell
March 22, 2025
EUREKA, Ill. – The Eureka softball team faced a tough challenge in a home doubleheader against Cornell on Saturday, falling in both games. The Red Devils dropped Game 1 by a score of 12-1 before being shut out 10-0 in Game 2.
Ashlyn Voyles Named SLIAC Hitter of the Week
March 17, 2025
EUREKA, Ill. – Eureka’s Ashlyn Voyles (Farmer City, Ill./Farmer City) has been named the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Hitter of the Week.
Eureka Falls Short in High-Scoring Doubleheader Against Mount Mary
March 14, 2025
EUREKA, Ill. – The Eureka softball team battled hard in a thrilling doubleheader against Mount Mary on Friday but ultimately came up short in both games. The Red Devils fell 16-15 in a nine-inning marathon in Game 1 before dropping Game 2 by a score of 19-10.
Red Devils Sweep Knox for First Wins of the Season
March 11, 2025
EUREKA, Ill. – The Eureka softball team swept Knox on Tuesday, securing its first two wins of the season. The Red Devils dominated Game 1 with a 13-4 victory and used a nine-run fourth inning to take Game 2, 15-7.
Eureka Falls in Season-Opening Doubleheader Against Lawrence
March 09, 2025
EUREKA, Ill. – The Eureka softball team dropped both games in their season-opening doubleheader against Lawrence on Sunday. The Red Devils led early in Game 1 but ultimately fell 11-3, and their comeback effort in Game 2 came up short in a 9-4 loss.