LISLE, Ill. – The Edgewood College Softball team was swept in a NACC South twinbill at Benedictine on Friday. The Eagles had trouble finding its offense as Benedictine posted an 8-0 victory in game one, followed by a 9-0 final to complete the sweep.

HOW IT HAPPENED
- Benedictine (26-11, 15-3 NACC South) led 2-0 in the opener before scoring three times in the fifth and sixth innings to end the game via the eight-run rule. Edgewood College (9-29, 1-17 NACC South) couldn't solve Benedictine's Alexandra Loizon in the opener as she tossed a complete-game one-hitter, striking out eight batters.

- Analiese Glawe went the distance for Edgewood College in game one and struck out a pair. Jenna Sanchez recorded the only hit for Edgewood College, while also stealing a base.

- Taylor Skraba went 2-for-2 with a home run and three runs scored to lead Benedictine in game one.

- Benedictine used an eight-run fourth inning in game two to complete the sweep. They also scored once in the first inning, resulting in a 9-0 final in five innings. It was Megan Fast who worked in the circle in game two, allowing three hits over five innings. Emily Bloomfield took the loss for Edgewood College.

- Hanna Fisher doubled for the Eagles, while Haylee Kasuboski and Emily Meyer added singles.

UP NEXT
- Edgewood College will wrap up its 2021 season tomorrow with a home doubleheader against Benedictine. It will also be Senior Day as Fisher and Mackenzie Hoffman will be recognized before the doubleheader. First pitch is set for noon with the Senior Day celebration scheduled for about 11:50 a.m.