PLYMOUTH, Wis. - Marian University softball (18-18, 15-9 NACC) split its penultimate regular season doubleheader with Lakeland, winning 3-2 in game one before dropping game two, 6-3.
GAME 1
- The Sabres totaled three hits and loaded the bases in the third but came away empty.
- Lakeland broke a scoreless tie with two runs in the fourth.
- Marian finally plated a run in the sixth with junior Mackenzie Christofferson reaching on an error following her double to start the inning.
- The seventh proved pivotal for the Sabres, as they scored two runs on four hits, with senior Carissa Heisdorf and junior Savanna Knuth each driving in a run.
- Lakeland put two runners on in the bottom of the seventh and advanced one to third, but Marian held on for the 3-2 win.
GAME 2
- Lawrence built a quick 2-0 lead over the first three innings, as Marian was held hitless until the fourth.
- Marian tied it in the fifth, as a double from sophomore Aubrey Bender set up two runs scored by Heisdorf and Christofferson.
- The Sabres took the lead in the next inning, as a double by junior Erin Cowe led to a run.
- Two errors in the bottom of the sixth allowed Lakeland to claw back with three runs, including one on a triple, as they turned a deficit into a 6-3 lead.
- Marian left two on base in the seventh but went hitless in the final inning.
GAME 1
- The Sabres outhit the Muskies, 14-10.
- Lakeland committed one miscue, while the Sabres were error-free.
- Junior Sabrina Di Vito pitched a complete game, picking up her seventh win.
- Christofferson notched her 10th game of the season with double-digit putouts.
GAME 2
- Lakeland outhit the Sabres 8-6.
- Marian committed a season-high five errors, which proved costly.
- Marian sits sixth in the NACC standings with two regular-season games remaining.
- The Sabres trail the all-time series 49-44 against the Muskies but have won three of the last five meetings.
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Tuesday, May 5
Smith Field
3 p.m. |
