Rhode Island will conclude its 11-game homestand with a doubleheader against New Haven on April 14. The games mark the first meeting between the two teams since 1994 and will be played in Kingston. The Rams are also scheduled for another doubleheader at Sacred Heart the following day.
These upcoming games are notable as they bring together teams that have not faced each other in decades, providing both programs with an opportunity to renew old rivalries and assess their progress. All four contests over the next two days will be available for streaming on ESPN+.
Rhode Island leads the all-time series against New Haven, holding a record of 10-3. The last time New Haven visited Kingston was in 1985, and Rhode Island is undefeated at home against them with a 9-0 record. New Haven is currently transitioning to NCAA Division I and will become eligible for postseason play starting in the 2028-29 season. This year, opponents have outscored New Haven by a margin of 230-87, and they have been shut out ten times in thirty-three games.
The Rams will travel to Sacred Heart for their next doubleheader after facing New Haven. Rhode Island leads that series as well, with seven wins to four losses. It has been ten years since their last meeting; Rhode Island previously defeated Sacred Heart at the Liberty Softball Classic in 2016.
Sophomore pitcher Brooke Gerry has shown improvement recently by lowering her earned-run average from 4.13 to 3.76 over her last seven outings while recording thirty strikeouts during that span. Freshman Brooke Fairbanks returned from injury to contribute significantly, including hitting her first career home run and leading the team with a .422 batting average through nineteen games.
The upcoming matchups offer both teams valuable experience as they continue through their respective seasons.
