THE BASICS

Tucson Invitational Games

Scores: MU 8, DSU 2; MU 7, #25 VCSU 8

Records: Madonna University (16-6), Dakota State University (2-7), Valley City State University (15-1)

Location: Lincoln Park - North Complex | Tucson, Ariz.

TUCSON, Ariz. - The Madonna University began their final day in Tucson in dominant fashion, defeating Dakota State University by a score of 8-2, but lost the nightcap to No. 25 Valley City State University on a 2-run walk-off home run.

GAME 1: Madonna 8, Dakota State 2

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

• Madonna scored in four of the six innings that they came to the plate, scoring one in the first, two in the third, four in the fourth and one in the fifth

• Brooklyn Dolloff hit a 2-RBI single in the fourth before Becky Giacobbi followed suit with a 2-RBI double of her own, extending the MU lead out of reach for the Trojans

• Ciera Jones lasted all seven innings, allowing two earned runs and striking out four

WHAT DO THE NUMBERS SAY?

• Seven Crusaders recorded a hit in the victory, highlighted by 2-for-3 days from Jordan Johnson, Amy Clegg and Giacobbi

• The Blue and Gold earned five walks while the Trojans did not record a single walk

• MU outhit DSU 11-8 and committed just one error in comparison to the Trojans five errors

GAME 2: Madonna 7, Vikings 8

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

• MU scored four runs in the top of the seventh inning to claim a 7-6 lead thanks to RBI doubles from Emma Sikina and Sarah Holton, while Montana Spears added an RBI single to give the Crusaders a 7-6 lead

• Nine different Crusaders recorded hits in the contest, with Holton leading the charge as she finished 2-for-5 with two runs scored and two RBI

• The Trojans smacked a 2-run home run in the bottom of the seventh to complete the comeback victory

WHAT DO THE NUMBERS SAY?

• MU outhit VCSU 13-10, although Madonna committed three errors and the Trojans did not commit any

• Clegg finished the game 2-for-3 with a run scored and two RBI

• Alyssa Fessenden pitched four innings, allowing three earned runs and four hits

• Jones entered into the game in the fifth inning, ultimately giving up the walk-off home run and suffering the loss

BEHIND THE SCENES

• Kelsie Powell, a member of the Crusaders softball team, has taken over the departments instagram for their spring trip. Be sure to follow @MUCrusaders to get inside access to the team and their trip.

UP NEXT

• The Crusaders return home from their spring trip and await a doubleheader with Northwood University at University Field on Tuesday, Mar. 19. First pitch is slated for 3:30 p.m.

• Live stats for the contests will be available at www.mucrusaders.com/live

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