The Concordia University softball team finished off the weekend with a strong sweep of the University of Sioux Falls and their magic number to claim the GPAC regular season championship now sits at four wins.
The Bulldogs (23-5, 15-1 GPAC) rode a five RBI performance from junior catcher Charlotte Kaeding to hold off the upset minded Cougars 13-9 in game one. Concordia starting pitcher Sarah Bergen struggled on the mound allowing ten hits and five runs but only two were earned runs.
In game two the Bulldogs used a nine run fourth innings to cruise to an 11-1 victory in five innings. Amanda Huckestein established her dominance in the circle, allowing only three base hits and one run (unearned). The runner that scored happened to be the only Cougar to advance past second base in the shortened five inning game.
Every Bulldog starter had at least one base hit and scored a run in game two, while the offense was led by senior Christy Jeppesen who went 2-for-3 with two runs scored. Nicole Baker also went 1-for-3 with a three RBI triple.
The Bulldogs have a busy final week of the regular season beginning on April 22 as the Tigers of Doane College come to Plum Creek Park for a 5 p.m. double header before the Bulldogs host Mt. Marty and Dakota Wesleyan in Friday and Saturday double headers, April 25 and 26. The Bulldogs will then again head north for a make up double header with Briar Cliff on April 27.
Game 1 Box Score
Game 2 Box Score