MEQUON, Wis. - Marian University softball (11-9, 8-2 NACC) hit three home runs, including a grand slam, en route to 9-7 and 4-3 wins over Concordia Wisconsin.
GAME 1
- Each team scored in the first inning, with junior Mackenzie Christofferson singling in the Sabres' opening run.
- With the bases loaded, Concordia Wisconsin's Rylie DuVal delivered a three-run double to center field.
- Marian responded with three runs of their own, scoring two earned runs and one unearned run in the second inning.
- Trailing 7-4 in the sixth, the Sabres saw senior Ariana Schliepp tie the game with a three-run home run.
- In the seventh inning, senior Carissa Heisdorf secured the win for the Sabres with a walk-off home run.
GAME 2
- Concordia Wisconsin took the lead in the first inning with a one-run double.
- Junior Savanna Knuth delivered in the fourth with a grand slam, driving in four runs for the Sabres.
- The Falcons battled back, hitting a solo home run in the fifth and adding another run in the sixth to pull within one.
- In the top of the seventh, junior Sabrina Di Vito entered in relief and kept the Falcons hitless, securing the sweep for Marian.
GAME 1
- The Sabres hit multiple home runs in a game for the first time this season.
- Each team managed double-digit hits, with Marian holding an 11-10 edge.
- The Falcons' lone error led to an unearned run for the Sabres.
GAME 2
- The Sabres sit atop the NACC at 8-2 in conference play with two weeks remaining in the regular season.
- Marian played error-free on the day, while the Falcons committed one error in game two.
- The Sabres outhit CUW 8-6, including five hits in the fourth inning.
- Concordia Wisconsin narrowly leads the all-time series against Marian, 49-48.
- Marian has won five straight in the series.
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Junior Savanna Knuth earned wins in both games, pitching a combined 6.0 innings, and hit the game-altering grand slam in game two. |
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Senior Ariana Schliepp hit her second home run of the season and drove in four runs on the day. |
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Senior Carissa Heisdorf hit her first home run as a Sabre, a two-run walk-off in game one. |
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Saturday, April 18
Smith Field
Noon |
