Katrina Smalley contributed two hits apiece. The team also gained a split with Illinois College on April 7. In other recent conference action, the Big Blue hosted Augustana on April 2. Stephens, Orr and Zajac provided the power at the plate, combining for five of Millikin's eight runs. Smeets recorded the win in the second game.
Every game is a learning experience.
The JV team split a doubleheader with Illinois Wesleyan last week after dropping Illinois Valley Community College in two games just days earlier. For the remainder of the season I expect them to continue to improve. With only five doubleheaders and the Illinois Wesleyan tournament remaining in its season, the member's of the softball team are still seeking to avenge last season's first-ever losing season by earning an invitation to the CCIW tournament. The team must rely on its abilities on the road, however, as it only has one more home game this season, hosting CCIW-rival North Central on April 25. It will travel to Illinois Wesleyan for a tournament this weekend before resuming its conference schedule.