The Concordia University softball team cemented its place atop the GPAC Tuesday night, sweeping Dakota Wesleyan 7-2 and 8-2 at Plum Creek Park in Seward, Neb.
In game one the Bulldogs rode the strength of Samantha Hellbusch and Christy Jeppesen's bats as they both drove in three runs apiece. Hellbusch went 2-for-4 with a homerun and 3 RBI while Jeppesen was 2-for-3 with a run scored and three RBI.
Starter Courtney Perretto picked up the win for the Bulldogs in the circle, scattering 11 hits while allowing two runs (one earned) through seven innings as the Bulldogs took game one 7-2.
In game two freshman Cassidy Sheridan took advantage of starting in game two, hitting two home runs and driving in five runs as the Bulldogs cruised to an 8-2 victory. Amanda Huckestein picked up her 11th victory of the season as well as her 10th complete game as she was able to hold the Tigers to two runs (both earned) on six hits through seven innings.
The Bulldogs now head into the GPAC post season tournament as the No. 1 seed; Concordia will take on the No. 8 seed Hastings College Broncos at the Smith Softball Complex in Hastings, Neb., at 2 p.m. on Thursday, May 1.
Game 1 Box Score
Game 2 Box Score