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Sward, Lovett Combine for Five Hits in 8-3 Loss at Rutgers

A seven-run fifth turned a 3-1 Lehigh lead into an 8-3 loss in the Scarlet Knight Classic opener.

Published Apr 24, 2026, 1:31 PM EDT | Lehigh Sports

Lehigh held a 3-1 lead before Rutgers erupted for seven runs in the fifth inning, handing the Mountain Hawks an 8-3 loss Friday at the Rutgers Softball Complex. Sward and Lovett combined for five hits in the opening game of the Scarlet Knight Classic, but the rally proved decisive for the Scarlet Knights.