ST. PAUL, MN- The Hannibal-LaGrange University Softball Team punched their ticket to the NCCAA Softball World Series with a two game sweep of the University of Northwestern – St. Paul on Wednesday afternoon. Behind solid pitching in both games by Sicily Johnston and Emily Bohm, and timely scoring in each game, the Trojans won by scores of 2-1 and 2-0. HLGU will advance to play in the NCCAA Softball World Series in Kansas City, Missouri next week May 17-19. More details on that to come.

GAME VITALS

• Game 1 Score: Hannibal-LaGrange def. University of Northwestern – St. Paul 2-1
• Game 2 Score: Hannibal-LaGrange def. University of Northwestern – St. Paul 2-0
• Records: HLGU (19-24, 11-7) | University of Northwestern – St. Paul (23-15, 17-4)
• Location: Reynolds Field | University of Northwestern – St. Paul | St. Paul, Minnesota

GAME ONE STAT TRACKER

• Mary Bradley – 2-3
• Sydney Miller – 1-2
• Addison Miller – 1-2, 1 R, BB
• Peyton Bray – 1-3
• Sicily Johnston – 7.0 IP, 6 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 5 K, Win

GAME TWO STAT TRACKER

• Allison Prather – 1-2, 2B, 1 R, BB
• Kimberly Seabaugh – 1-3, 1 RBI
• Sydney Miller – 1-3, 1 RBI
• Addison Miller – 1-3
• Emily Bohm – 7.0 IP, 5 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 1 HBP, 2 K, Win

INSIDE THE BOXSCORE

• The Trojans completed the first game with 25 AB, 2 R, 5 H, 0 RBI, 2 BB
• The Trojans completed the second game with 23 AB, 2 R, 4 H, 2 RBI, 3 BB

THOUGHTS FROM COACH HURST

• "We had fantastic pitching and defense today.  The team played with a high level of energy.  We are all excited to be going to the NCCAA World Series!"