Marian University softball (16-18, 8-12 NACC) opened its final homestand of the season defeating Ripon 5-2 and 9-1 in six innings.

GAME 1

• Ripon jumped out early scoring a run in the first inning.
• The Red Hawk lead held until the third when Marian put up four runs.
• Four different Sabres would drive in a run in the inning as Marian was able to take advantage of a Ripon error.
• A run-producing ground out from sophomore Ariana Schliepp in the sixth provided insurance as Marian built a 5-1 lead.
• Ripon was able to make things interesting in the seventh bringing the tying run to the plate, but Marian was able to hold off the late rally.

GAME 2

• Marian wasted no time opening the scoring in game two bringing home seven runs in the first inning, four being unearned.
• Sophomore Hope Matta had the big hit of the inning driving in two runs with a double to left center field.
• A run-producing single from freshman Savanna Knuth in the second saw Marian extend its lead to 8-0.
• The Red Hawks would use an error to plate a run in the third and only trail 8-1.
• This score held until the sixth when senior Sophia Albrecht and sophomore Abigail Schreiber hit back-to-back doubles to induce the mercy-rule.

GAME 1

	Senior Katelyn Matenaer finished 3-for-4 driving in a run and scoring a run.
	Senior Cailie Pliner (5-9) went 6.2 innings allowing just one earned run.
	Sophomore Riley Mankowski had a multi-hit game going 2-for-3 with a run driven in.

GAME 2

	Freshman Sabrina Di Vito (6-9) earned the win after tossing the final 2.0 innings allowing just one hit with three strikeouts.
	Junior Kendall Pliner was the lone Sabre with multiple hits going 2-for-2 with a run scored.
	Freshman Savanna Knuth was 1-for-1 with two runs driven in and a run scored.  She also allowed just two hits over 2.0 innings in the circle.