Box Score 1 | Box Score 2 Fort Myers, FL----The Brooklyn College softball team opened their eight-game trip to Florida on Monday.  In their first game of the trip, BC fell to Geneva College, 8-0 (5 Innings) before losing to RIT, 10-2 (6 Innings), in their second and final game of the day.  Next Up: Brooklyn will look to bounce back on Day 2 of the trip against the University of St. Joseph at 9am followed by Drew University at 11am.  

Game 1 Recap | Brooklyn- 0, Geneva- 8 (5 Innings)

Brooklyn threatened in the bottom of the first inning when Lianna Gonzalez singled to right-center and Addy Cook followed with a base hit to left. The pair moved into scoring position after a fielding error, giving the Bulldogs an early opportunity to strike. However, Geneva was able to escape the inning with a pair of strikeouts and a flyout to keep Brooklyn off of the scoreboard.

Geneva capitalized on its chances early, scoring two runs in the first inning before breaking the game open with a four-run third. The Golden Tornadoes added two more runs in the fifth to secure the victory.

Despite the loss, Brooklyn showed flashes offensively. Haylee Burleigh, Gonzalez, and Cook each recorded hits for the Bulldogs, while the team also worked two walks and a hit-by-pitch to put runners on base. Brooklyn had multiple chances with runners in scoring position throughout the game but was unable to convert.

In the circle, Jessica Bowe started for Brooklyn and struck out two over three innings of work. Victoria Elderbaum came on in relief and added two strikeouts over the final two innings.

Geneva was led offensively by Lexi Zanic and Molly Shelley, who each collected two hits, while Faith Bonar drove in two runs. McKenzie Rapp earned the win in the circle, tossing four scoreless innings before turning the ball over to Alena Campbell for the final frame.

Game 2 Recap | Brooklyn- 2, RIT- 10 (6 Innings)

Brooklyn opened the scoring in the second inning after capitalizing on early opportunities. Victoria Elderbaum reached base and advanced into scoring position before Olivia Gonzalez delivered an RBI single up the middle to bring home the game's first run and give Brooklyn a 1–0 lead.

RIT answered in the bottom of the inning when Madison Passineau connected on a solo home run to center field to tie the game at 1–1.

Brooklyn regained the advantage in the fourth inning with aggressive baserunning. Victoria Elderbaum drew a walk and Jenna Hood entered as a pinch runner. Hood quickly made an impact by stealing second base and later scoring when Jazlyn Roberts delivered an RBI single back to the pitcher, putting Brooklyn back in front 2–1.

RIT broke the game open in the fifth inning with a five-run rally. Passineau highlighted the inning with her second home run of the game, a three-run shot to left field. Carlianna Ewing and Kate Carlone each added RBI singles during the frame as RIT moved ahead.

The Tigers added three more runs in the sixth inning to secure the victory.

Starting pitcher Kureshma Dhanraj (0-2) kept Brooklyn in the game through the middle innings, working five innings in the circle. Dhanraj allowed eight hits and eight runs, but only three were earned, while navigating multiple defensive miscues and keeping Brooklyn within striking distance through four innings. Jessica Bowe entered in relief in the sixth inning.

Brooklyn recorded three hits in the contest, with Trinity Guadalupe, Roberts, and Olivia Gonzalez each collecting one. Roberts and Gonzalez each drove in a run, while Hood and Elderbaum scored Brooklyn's two runs. Hood and Gonzalez also added stolen bases to keep pressure on the RIT defense.

For RIT, Passineau led the offense with three hits and four RBIs, including two home runs and a double. Taryn Jones added two hits and an RBI, while Carlone finished with two hits and a run batted in. Mackenzie Blair earned the win in the circle, allowing three hits and two runs while striking out five over six innings.