Posted: Apr 04, 2025
Huth's Game Two No-Hitter Leads (RV) USF to Sweep over Bethel
Bethel (IN)
(7-23, 2-14)
1
(RV) Saint Francis (Ind.)
(20-8, 13-5)
9
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Bethel (IN) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
|
(RV) Saint Francis (Ind.) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 3 |
Bethel (IN)
(7-22, 2-13)
4
(RV) Saint Francis (Ind.)
(19-8, 12-5)
8
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Bethel (IN) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 2 |
|
(RV) Saint Francis (Ind.) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | X | 8 | 7 | 1 |
FORT WAYNE, Ind. - The (RV) Cougars of the University of Saint Francis (Ind.) softball team swept the Bethel University Pilots to improve to 13-5 in Crossroads League play on Friday, April 4.
USF opened Friday afternoon's doubleheader with an 8-4 win before dominating in game two for a 9-1 run-rule victory.
SAINT FRANCIS 8, BETHEL 4
- After two scoreless innings, the Pilots managed to drive in a run, taking a 1-0 lead in the top of the third inning.
- The Cougars responded in the bottom half of that inning with an RBI single up the middle from Haylee Schott, tying the score at 1-1.
- USF put together a big fifth inning, scoring seven runs to take an 8-1 lead. The inning began with an RBI single from Brooklyn McCord, followed by another RBI single from Kortney Surber. Abby Robakowski added to the score with a bases-loaded walk, bringing the score to 6-1. Lena Viggiano then scored on a wild pitch before Macie Dowd singled through the right side to bring in another run.
- Bethel attempted to rally in the seventh inning, bringing in two more runs to narrow the gap to four runs, but Saint Francis halted the Pilots' scoring to secure an 8-4 victory.
- The Cougars recorded seven hits and eight walks, with Dowd doing 2-2 at the plate with two RBI and two walks. McCord also had two RBI, while Robakowski had two runs scored.
- Ellie Sauder threw a complete seven innings in game one, striking out a batter and scattering nine hits.
SAINT FRANCIS 9, BETHEL 1
- Bethel was first to get on the scoreboard in the top of the third inning in game two, making the score 1-0 in favor of the Pilots.
- Saint Francis scored nine runs in the bottom of the fifth inning. Paiton Iliff started the Cougras' big inning with a two-run home run to give USF the 2-1 lead. Lillian Pierce, Schott and Surber each contributed with base hits, driving in a total of four runs to extend the lead to 6-1. Iliff then had an RBI walk, and Robakowski capped off the inning with a two-run single to right field, leading to a 9-1 victory by run rule after five innings.
- USF had nine hits and drew six walks in game two. Iliff hit 2-3 with her seventh homer of the season and three RBI. Robakowski went 2-4 at the plate with a double and two RBI. Surber also drove in two runs, while Bree Miller had a sac bunt to put a runner in scoring position.
- Alexa Huth earned the win in the circle for USF after throwing a no-hitter and collecting four strikeouts.
Up next, USF softball (20-8, 13-5) will travel to Spring Arbor University on April 5 before traveling to Grace College for another road doubleheader on April 8.
Cougar fans can stay updated on all events and recaps with USF Athletics by visiting saintfranciscougars.com.
