Messina opened conference play with a 5-0 shutout over the Sacred Heart Pioneers on Saturday, followed by a 4-3 victory in game two to sweep the NEC opening doubleheader. She tallied eight strikeouts in game one alone and finished the weekend with a 1.50 ERA. She posted 11 strikeouts on the day while allowing just six hits in 14 innings. With the weekend's victories, Messina's record improves to 11-6 overall, adding to her CCSU win record of 61. This marks the third time Messina has been recognized as NEC Pitcher of the week this season and the eighth nod of her career.