CLERMONT, FLA. - Cougar Softball (12-8, 0-0 NSIC) defeating Point Park, 6-4, while outlasting St. Thomas Aquinas, 9-7. USF showcased strong pitching, timely hitting, and late-game resilience to secure their fourth sweep of the trip.
GAME 1: SIOUX FALLS 6, POINT PARK 4
Behind a dominant complete-game performance from Maddi Duncan, the Cougars held off Point Park in a tightly contested matchup. USF's offense came alive in the fourth inning, led by Savanna Isaacson's two-run triple and Kyra Knudtson's clutch RBI double.
Key Performers:
GAME 2: SIOUX FALLS 9, ST. THOMAS AQUINAS 7
The Cougar's bats exploded for 17 hits, including a three-run sixth inning to reclaim the lead. Morgan Linstad and Amber McKinney delivered key RBIs late, while Lauryn Foudree picked up the win in relief to seal the Cougars' second victory of the day.
Key Performers:
- Morgan Linstad: 3-for-4, double, 2 RBI
- Amber McKinney: 3-for-4, double, 2 RBI
- Taryn Wagner: 2-for-4, double, RBI
- Hanna Raethz: 3-for-4, 2 doubles, run scored, RBI
- Alannah Naumann: 2-for-3, triple, run scored, TBI
- Lauryn Foudree (W, 4-3): 1.1 IP, 1 H, 0 R
UP NEXT
The Cougars will close out their Spring Games trip tomorrow against Slippery Rock at 8:00am (CST) followed by Wayne State (MI) at 10:30am (CST).
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