Marian University softball (18-18, 10-12 NACC) earned its spot in the NACC Tournament after wins of 9-0 in five innings and 8-3 over Wisconsin Lutheran.
GAME 1
- The Sabres wasted no time jumping ahead of the Warriors scoring five runs in the first inning.
- Sophomore Ariana Schliepp opened the scoring with a two-run homer.
- A run-producing single from senior Evelynn Spaeth in the second put the Sabres ahead 6-0.
- Marian continued to score with three Sabres driving in a run in the third to put MU ahead 9-0.
- This was more than enough for senior Cailie Pliner (6-9) who allowed just one hit in the complete-game victory.
GAME 2
- The Warriors would take their first lead of the day to open game two with a run in the second.
- The Sabres immediately answered with sophomore Abigail Schreiber and freshman Erin Cowe driving in a run to take a 2-1 lead.
- The Sabre lead didn’t last long, however, as WLC responded with two runs in the next half inning to lead 3-2.
- A solo home run from Schliepp in the bottom half of the third would tie the game at 3-3.
- This knotted game held until the sixth where Marian was able to break the game open with five runs.
- Cowe would drive in the game-winning run before three more Sabres drove in a run to clinch the 8-3 win.
GAME 1
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Senior Cailie Pliner (6-9) allowed just one hit in her fifth complete game of the season. |
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Sophomore Ariana Schliepp was 2-for-3 with three runs driven in and a run scored. |
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Sophomore Hope Matta went 2-for-3 with two runs scored and a run driven in. |
GAME 2
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Freshman Erin Cowe was 2-for-3 with two runs driven in and a run scored. |
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Senior Evelynn Spaeth went 3-for-3 with a run driven in and two runs scored. |
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Freshman Sabrina Di Vito (7-8) allowed just two hits over the final 2.1 innings to earn the victory. |
