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Winner Northwestern NWC 1-0
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Westcliff (CA) WU 0-1
Winner
Northwestern NWC
1-0
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Final
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Westcliff (CA) WU
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Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E
Northwestern NWC 0 0 0 9 0 1 0 10 8 3
Westcliff (CA) WU 0 0 1 0 3 0 1 5 7 2

W: Flanagan, Abby (1-0) L: M. Mendez (0-1)

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William Penn (IA) WPU 0-1
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Winner Northwestern NWC 1-0
William Penn (IA) WPU
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2
Final
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Northwestern NWC
1-0
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E
William Penn (IA) WPU 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 2 7 2
Northwestern NWC 0 0 0 3 0 0 X 3 7 2

W: Kralik, Kate (1-0) L: M. Anderson (0-1)

Game Recap: Softball | | NWC Athletic Communications

Northwestern Sweeps Final Arizona Doubleheader

TUCSON, Ariz. – No. 4 Northwestern picked up two wins on their final day at the Tucson Invitational Games, defeating Westcliff (Calif.) and William Penn (Iowa). Head coach Shane Bouman earned his 500th career win after game one.

GAME 1: NWC 10, WU 5
Pitching Decisions
Win: Abby Flanagan (6-2)
Loss: Madison Mendez (4-3)
Save: None

How It Happened
The game started quietly for both the Red Raiders and the Warriors, with neither team managing to score in the first two innings.

In the third inning, the Warriors took a slight lead with one run, while the Red Raiders continued to hold their ground defensively, allowing only one run despite an error. The Northwestern offense remained silent through the first three innings, with Westcliff leading 1-0.

The fourth inning marked a turning point for the Raiders, as they exploded for nine runs. Gwen Mikkelsen and Jenny Luevano led the charge, with Luevano's single driving in two runs. Sydney Jacobs and Ashtyn Billings contributed with RBI singles, and the team capitalized on a series of errors and wild pitches by the Warriors. By the end of the inning, the Raiders had surged ahead 9-1.

In the sixth inning, the Red Raiders added another run to their tally with Mikkelsen's RBI single following Billings' successful steal of third base. The Raiders' defense held firm, preventing the Warriors from scoring, solidifying their lead. Despite a late run by the Warriors in the seventh inning, the Raiders maintained control for a final score of 10-5, securing the victory.

GAME NOTES:
  • Head coach Shane Bouman earned his 500th career win. He holds a career head coaching record of 501-460 in 20 seasons.
  • Jenny Luevano drove in two runs and scored a run.
  • Ashtyn Billings collected two hits, a steal, and a walk.
  • Sydney Jacobs drove in a run, walked, stole a base, and scored once.
  • Abby Flanagan went 4.1 innings with two strikeouts thrown.
  • Gwen Mikkelsen scored twice, also picking up a hit and an RBI.
GAME 2: NWC 3, WPU 2
Pitching Decisions
Win: Kate Kralik (8-3)
Loss: Madie Anderson (3-1)
Save: None

How It Happened
Northwestern thwarted another early deficit to take the win over William Penn in today's Arizona finale.

In the third inning, the Statesmen managed to put two runs on the board. Frazee scored the first run after Pelds' single, while Smith added another run after being hit by a pitch, giving the Statesmen a 2-0 lead over the Raiders.

Despite the early setback, Northwestern responded strongly in the fourth inning. Maddie Kvatek scored thanks to an error, and Jori Hajek followed with a double, leading to another run. Cassidy Gors then reached on an error, which allowed Hajek to score, putting the Raiders ahead with a 3-2 lead. Ashtyn Billings further extended the lead with a triple, bringing Gors home.

The fifth inning saw the Raiders maintaining their defense solidly, with Aly Vortherms executing two key steals to keep the pressure on the Statesmen. Although the Raiders did not score in the inning, their aggressive base running highlighted their strategic approach.

In the final frame, the Raiders' defense held firm, making key plays to ensure no further runs were scored by the Statesmen. The game concluded with the Raiders securing a 3-2 victory, maintaining their lead from the decisive fourth inning.

GAME NOTES: Up Next: Northwestern begins GPAC play on Friday, heading to Hastings for a 3:00 p.m. first pitch.
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