UD Softball Star Shaffer Makes History With 30th Career Homer

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 7:16 PM

University of Delaware softball player Sydney Shaffer reached a historic milestone by hitting her 30th career home run during the Blue Hen Invitational. The achievement makes her only the third player in program history to reach that mark.

University of Delaware softball player Sydney Shaffer etched her name in the record books during opening day action at the Blue Hen Invitational, launching her 30th career home run in a doubleheader that saw the Blue Hens go 1-1 against visiting teams.

Delaware defeated Le Moyne 9-3 before falling to Bryant 6-3 in an eight-inning contest during the tournament’s first day of competition.

Shaffer’s milestone blast places her among elite company in Blue Hens history, joining Anna Steinmetz (44 home runs) and Mariah Kondravy (34 home runs) as the only three players in the program’s history to reach the 30-homer plateau.

The historic achievement came as Delaware hosted multiple teams for their invitational tournament, showcasing the Blue Hens’ talent on their home field.

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