Softball Splits At Northwood To Begin Great Midwest Play

To start Great Midwest Athletic Conference play on Friday (March 24) in Midland, Mich., Ashland University's softball team split with Northwood, losing the first game, 5-0, and taking Game 2, 4-1.
 
The Eagles are 7-15 overall and 1-1 in the Great Midwest after winning four of their last five games, and the Timberwolves are 17-10, 1-1.
 
Game 2 saw Ashland score twice in the top of the second inning on a two-run single from freshman second baseman Danielle Robbins. The Eagles added a run in the third on a solo home run from senior third baseman Hailey Struckman, and another in the seventh when freshman designated player Amanda Kolar rapped an RBI double.
 
NOTABLES

• The nightcap saw Robbins, senior center fielder Lauren McMillin, junior catcher Jordyn Severns and senior right fielder Haylee Frost each collect two hits.
• Sophomore pitcher Cassidy Shaffer (2-3) won Game 2 thanks to a complete-game four-hitter. She struck out three and walked none.
• In Game 1, Ashland managed just three hits. Senior pitcher Kayla Ruperto (1-4) allowed 10 hits, five runs (four earned) and three walks and struck out one in 5 2/3 innings.

 
UP NEXT
Ashland will go to Rossford, Mich., and the Total Sports Dome for a doubleheader on Saturday (March 25) at 11 a.m. against Hillsdale (13-12, 0-0).