Lewis and Clark's Softball team ended its 2011 season with an overall record of 22-23, MWAC record of 12-10 and a Region 24 record of 13-15.
Several players received honors, including Bri Markel, who was named MWAC 2nd Team All-Conference, and Stephanie Mormino and Danelle Emerick, who were both given 2011 MWAC Honorable Mention.
Going into the year-ending tournament on Thursday, May 5, the women, seeded No. 5, faced Lincoln Land and were defeated 8-9. The Trailblazers bounced back on Friday against Danville, taking the win 9-1 after just five innings. Game 3 was lost to ICC 1-4.
Tournament Wrap and Stats
Game 1 vs. Lincoln Land - Thurs., 5:15pm
(L) 8-9
(LP) Abby Dunker - 4 2/3 innings, 6 runs, 2 earned runs, 10 hits, 3 strike outs, 2 walks
Top Hitters:
Danelle Emerick - 2/4, 1 double, 2 rbi's
Dolly Lovejoy - 2/3, 2 doubles, 1 rbi
Stephanie Mormino - 2/4, 1 double, 3 rbi's
Rachel Brueggeman - 1/4, 1 homerun, 2 rbi's
Game 2 vs. Danville - Fri., 12:00 noon
(W) 9-1 *5 inning game*
(WP) Becca Hausman - 5 innings, 1 run, 1 earned run, 3 hits, 4 strike outs, 2 walks
Top Hitters:
Bri Markel - 3/4, 1 homerun, 2 rbi's
Rachel Brueggeman - 2/3, 1 double
Dolly Lovejoy - 2/3
Natali Stanley - 1/3, 2 rbi's
Emily Ashby - 1/4, 1 double, 2 rbi's
Game 3 vs. ICC - Fri., 3:30pm
(L) 1-4
(LP) Abby Dunker - 6 innings, 4 runs, 2 earned runs, 13 hits, 2 strike outs, 2 walks
Top Hitters:
Bri Markel - 1/3, 1 homerun, 1 rbi
Emily Ashby - 1/3
Kati Pearson - 1/3