Three solo home runs – one in the second, one in the third and one in the fourth – proved to be the difference, as the Canisius softball team recorded a 3-2 win over Middle Tennessee in the second game of the 2026 Chattanooga Challenge, Friday afternoon in Chattanooga, Tenn.
The Golden Griffins’ first victory of the season also serves as the first career head coaching win for Joe Gierlak, who was named the third head coach in school history on June 30, 2025.
Canisius started the 2026 campaign with an 11-3 loss to Ohio University in five innings. The win improved the Bobcats to 5-1 on the year…