The New York University softball team defeated host Rutgers University-Newark 6-2 in the quarterfinal round of the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Division III Championship on Wednesday, May 9, in Newark NJ.

Sixth-seeded NYU improved its season record to 21-20, while third-seeded Rutgers-Newark University's season ended with a 21-17 record.

NYU scored a run in the top of the first inning on an RBI single from Ashley Mains and increased the lead to 3-0 in the second on a two-run home run off the bat of Morgan Clemens.

RBIs from Mary Tindall and Courtney Friday in the third inning made the advantage 5-0 before a run-scoring single courtesy of Kymber Yamamoto in the in fifth inning put the visitors ahead 6-0.

A pair of unearned runs from the Scarlet Raiders in the seventh made the final score 6-2.

Karissa Zubulake started on the mound for NYU and went the distance, scattering 10 hits and not allowing an earned run to improve to 7-3 on the season.

NOTABLES:

- Clemens' home run was her second of the season. The sophomore became the seventh Violet to hit multiple home runs this season.

- Zubulake's ERA is a team-best 1.83.

- Mains' RBI was her 21st of the season, which ranks second on the squad.

**The Violets, who earned a spot in the Championship semifinals with the victory, were unable to continue in the tournament due to conflicts with New York University's final exams schedule.