The Concordia University softball team picked up an all important road conference sweep on Saturday against Northwestern in Orange City, Iowa.
The Bulldogs (13-5, 5-1 GPAC) picked up a 4-2 victory in game 1 on the strength of a four run, fourth inning rally. The big blow came when sophomore Clarissa Eloge had a bases loaded, three RBI double. Eloge then scored on senior Christy Jeppesen's double to put the Bulldogs ahead for good.
Senior starting pitcher Sarah Bergen picked up her sixth victory of the season, as she went the distance for Concordia. Bergan only gave up four hits and two runs (both earned), one of which was a solo home run.
The Bulldog offense was led by Eloge who finished the day going 2-for-3 with three RBI and a run scored.
Sophomore Caitlin Lawrence was able to hold the Red Raider offense scoreless in a game two, 1-0 victory. Northwestern (12-12, 2-4 GPAC) was only able to squeak out four base hits and only two of those base runners reached third base. Lawrence picked up her second victory of the season in the win.
The Bulldogs lone run came on a solo home-run by Jeppesen, who kept her hot streak going with a 3-for-3 performance in game two. Only two other Bulldogs even registered base hits for Concordia, Samantha Hellbusch and Amanda Huckestein.
The next action for the Bulldogs is Wednesday, April 9 as the Hastings College Broncos come to Seward, Neb. for a 5 p.m. double header.
Game 1 Box Score
Game 2 Box Score