BANGOR, Maine - Husson University pitchers Jen Jones and Sydney Ames held the Owls to just two runs on Sunday as the Husson softball team improved to 11-1 in a doubleheader sweep against the University of Maine-Presque Isle at O'Keefe Field on Saturday.

GAME ONE: Husson 2, UMPI 1

The Eagles were held scoreless on just two hits through the first four innings, until Madelyn Fowler hit a deep, one-out triple to center in the bottom of the fifth. Two batters later, Katie Raymond's RBI single to left brought Fowler across the plate for a 1-0 Husson lead. 

Husson pitcher Jen Jones and the Husson defense were holding UMPI hitless heading into the bottom of the seventh, but it was broken up on Sarah Duncklee's single to left. Duncklee moved to second on a walk to Jordan Hansen, and the Owls loaded the bases when Halle Garner was hit by a pitch. After Jones recorded a strikeout to bring the Eagles one out away from ending the game, a pitch just high out of reach of the catcher sent Duncklee sliding in to home safely to tie the score at 1-1. 

The Eagles rallied in the bottom of the seventh. Fowler singled to lead off the big finale, and took second on Katie Raymond's walk. Katie Windsor laid down a sacrifice bunt in an attempt to move the runners but the throw to first got away, and Fowler came all the way home to score the winning run on the throwing error, giving Husson their 10th victory of the season, 2-1.

IN THE CIRCLE

• Jones (6-0) remained undefeated on the year, pitching a complete one-hitter, giving up one run with nine strikeouts.

• For the Owls, Brookelynn Garcia (0-1) made her first start of the year and took the loss. In 6.1 innings she allowed two runs (one earned) on seven hits. She struck out seven and walked just one.  

OFF THE BAT

• Madelyn Fowler was 2-for-3 with a triple and scored both of Husson's runs. 

• Katie Raymond went 1-for-2 with the Eagle's only RBI of the game.

• Sarah Duncklee had the only hit for the Owls and also scored the only run for UMPI.

GAME TWO: Husson 6, UMPI 1

The Eagles jumped out to a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the first, when Sydney Ames reached on a throwing error, moved to second on a sacrifice bunt by Whitney Bess, and scored on Morgan Coleman's grounder back to the pitcher. 

UMPI answered with a run in the second. Dalaney Anfinson led off the inning with a single up the middle, and came home on Jordan Hansen's triple down the left field line, tying the score at 1-1. 

The Eagles recaptured the lead in the bottom of the inning. Jill Bisson singled into center to get things started, and Teagan Blackie's sacrifice moved her to second. Katie Windsor came through with a two-out single to bring in Bisson, and put the Eagles back in front, 2-1.

Husson added another run in the third. This time it was Whitney Bess who led off the inning with a single. Kenzie Dore grounded to second and reached on a throwing error, with Bess taking third on the play. Fowler picked up a two-out RBI with a single to left, scoring Bess and giving Husson a 3-1 lead after three innings. 

Husson continued to build their lead in the fifth when Kenzie Dore tripled down the right field line and scored on a wild pitch, pushing the Eagles lead to 4-1. The Eagles weren't done, however, with two outs, Fowler walked and advanced to second on a single by Bisson. Both players moved into scoring position on a passed ball, and Fowler scored on Blackie's RBI single to center. Katie Raymond followed with a single to bring in Bissoon as the Eagles went up 6-1 on their way to win number eleven on the season, while remaining undefeated in North Atlantic Conference play, 4-0.

IN THE CIRCLE

• After giving up a run in the second inning, Husson pitcher Sydney Ames (5-1) only relinquished two hits the rest of the way in picking up the win. She pitched a complete seven inning game, throwing four strikeouts and just one walk. 

• Marissa Valdivia Reagle (1-4) took the loss for UMPI, going four and two-thirds innings, giving up five earned runs on nine hits, with a walk and a strikeout. 

• Brookelynn Garcia pitched 1.1 innings of scoreless relief. 

OFF THE BAT

• For Husson, Jill Bisson went 2-for-3 and scored two runs. 

• Madelyn Fowler was 1-for-2 at the plate with an RBI and a run scored. 

• For UMPI, Jordan Hansen had a triple and an RBI in a 1-for-3 effort. 

UP NEXT!

The Eagles are scheduled to host Northern Vermont University-Lyndon for a doubleheader on Saturday, April 10th. Game one is at 1:00 p.m. Game 2 is scheduled for 3 o'clock.