NOVARA, Italy – Wilmington University softball graduate Haley Downin has extended her time on the diamond this summer, taking part in the 2024 Women's Softball European Cup while playing for the Wroclaw Panthers (Poland).

The Women's Softball European Cup is the second division in European softball, behind only the Premier Cup division. The winner of the five-team tournament advances to next year's Women's Softball European Premier Cup.

Along with the Wroclaw Panthers, teams competing in the 2024 Women's Softball European Cup is the host squad Porta Mortara Novara (Italy), Les Grizzlys de Grenoble (France), Princ Zagreb (Croatia), and the Amager Vikings (Denmark).

Haley Downin's ability to both bat and pitch drew the attention of the Polish-American Baseball & Softball Foundation, as they were in need of one final utility player and flew her in for the tournament.  Downin finished her Wilmington career as a .318 hitter with 35 doubles and 75 RBI, adding 101 strikeouts in 176 innings pitched with 12 wins and two saves in her career. She tallied a career 3.86 career ERA in the circle for the Wildcats.

The Tournament started this week with a champion to be crowned on August 24. For more information and ways to follow, please visit the official website of the 2024 Women's Softball European Cup: https://www.wbsceurope.org/en/events/2024-womens-softball-european-cup/home.