Rosemont, Ill. – Dominican University Softball hosted the Milwaukee School of Engineering for an afternoon doubleheader on Saturday as the top two teams in the NACC standings.

Game 1 Results:
Dominican: 5
MSOE: 0

How it Happened:
-After a scoreless first inning, the Stars offense was jumpstarted by a lead-off double by Freshman Isabella Olmos. Junior Paytin Salfi then drove Olmos home with a single to left field. Following Salfi's single, DU added another run when Salfi scored on a fielder's choice during an at-bat by Senior Hanna Voegtle. Senior Emma Woodhouse then singled up the middle to center, which brough home Sophomore Kailee Diaz Randall. Finally, a single to right by Freshman Kayla Amormino scored Woodhouse, ultimately giving Dominican a 4-0 lead at the end of the second inning.
-In the bottom of the fourth inning, Diaz Randall knocked a triple to center field, but the Stars were unable to capitalize on the opportunity.  
-Amormino blasted a single to right field in the bottom of the fifth and was able to round all the bases due to an error by MSOE, extending the DU lead to 5-0.
-In the top of the sixth inning, Woodhouse made quick work of the Raider offense, collecting a 1-2-3 inning.
-The Stars claimed a 5-0 victory in Game 1, scoring their 5 runs on 8 hits.


Shining Stars:
-Senior Emma Woodhouse improved her record to 9-3 and earned her 7^th straight win. Woodhouse pitched a complete game and earned her 4^th shutout of the season.
-Freshman Kayla Amormino was 2-3 with an RBI and a run scored.
-Sophomore Kailee Diaz Randall finished 2-3 with a triple and a run scored.
-Junior Paytin Salfi went 1-3 with an RBI and a run scored.

Leading the Way:
Hits: Amormino and Diaz Randall (2) 
RBI: 4 Players (1)
2B: Olmos (1)
3B: Diaz Randall (1)
SB: Diaz Randall and Woodhouse (1)
IP: Woodhouse (7)
Ks: Woodhouse (7)

Game 2 Results:
Dominican: 4
MSOE: 3

How it Happened:
-Game 2 remained scoreless heading into the bottom of the third inning, when Senior Hanna Voegtle and Senior Liliana Santoyo both reached base before a triple by Freshman Raegyn Davis brought them both home, giving the Stars a 2-0 lead.
-MSOE added a three-run homer in the top of the fourth to take a 3-2 lead.
-Dominican would regain the advantage in the bottom of the fourth, which started off with a triple by Freshman Sara Cornell. Following Cornell's triple, Senior Priscylla Rutter was walked and subsequently pinch ran for by Sophomore Charlize Gonzalez. After a stolen base by Gonzalez, Senior Gillian Czubernat doubled to center, scoring both runners and making the score 4-3.
-Sophomore Liberty Rivard entered in relief for Freshman Rhiannon Rubio and collected a 1-2-3 inning in the top of the sixth as the Stars looked to hold off the Raiders.
-Despite the lack of insurance runs, strong pitching and defense by DU led to a sweep over MSOE on the day, taking Game 2, 4-3.
-The Stars scored their 4 runs on 6 hits by five different players.

Shining Stars:
-Sophomore Liberty Rivard improved her record to 3-0 on the season as she pitched 4 scoreless innings in relief while allowing 2 hits.
-Freshman Raegyn Davis was 2-3 with a 2 RBI triple.
-Senior Liliana Santoya was 1-1 with 2 walks.
-Senior Gillian Czubernat finished 1-3 with 2 RBIs, including the game-winning run.
-Freshman Sara Cornell was 1-2 with a triple and a run scored.

Leading the Way:
Hits: Ra. Davis (2)
RBI: Ra. Davis and Czubernat (2)
2B: Czubernat (1)
3B: Ra. Davis and Cornell (1)
SB: Santoyo (2)
IP: Rivard (4)
Ks: Rubio (2)
 
What's Next:
Dominican University Softball improves to 17-5 with a 9-1 record in the NACC and now the Stars currently are riding an 8-game win streak. The Stars will continue their homestand at The Stadium at the Parkway Bank Sports Complex on Wednesday, April 16^th with a non-conference doubleheader against Lake Forest College. The first pitch of Game 1 is slated for 5:00 p.m.

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