Softball Sweeps Eureka
EUREKA, Ill. – The Fontbonne University softball team swept Eureka in a doubleheader on the road. The Griffins improve to 10-15 overall and 5-1 in conference play.
The Griffins earned a 5-4 victory on game one and then a 14-2 victory on game two in five innings.
Game one
By the numbers
- Allysa Ibarra had two hits and two runs.
- Makenzie Howell had two hits and two RBI.
- Grace Paez recorded one hit and one RBI.
- Jillian Mengen added two hits.
- Madelyn Holtmeyer and Karmen Daniels each had one hit and one run.
- Abby Alonzo went 1-for-4.
- Brenna Foley had two hits, one run, and one RBI.
Hailey Kutz pitched the complete game in the circle and was credited with the win. She struck out 12 while allowing five hits and four runs.
Fontbonne outhit Eureka, 12-5.
Game two
By the numbers
- Allysa Ibarra scored three runs.
- Makenzie Howell had one hit and two runs.
- Grace Paez had two hits, two rus and three RBI.
- Macy Brown had three hits, three runs and three RBI.
- Jillian Mengel had three hits, two RBI and one run.
- Kami Matthews had one hit, one run, and two RBI.
- Karmen Daniels recorded one hit and one run.
- Madelyn Holtmeyer scored one run.
Kami Matthews pitched the complete game in the circle and took the win. She struck out three while allowing four hits and two runs.
Fontbonne outhit Eureka, 11-4.
Up next
The Griffins return to action on Saturday as they host Blackburn in a doubleheader. First pitch is set for 1 p.m.