FROM THE LOCAL REPORTS

FORT MYERS, Fla. -- The Madonna softball team extended their win streak to six games to start the 2006 campaign with a 5-1, 8-1 double header sweep Monday afternoon.

In game one, MU pitcher Erin Brockert fanned eight Cedarville hitters in eight innings, allowing just two hits and one run in a 5-1 come from behind victory.

With the game knotted at 1-1 through seven,  the Crusaders exploded in the first extra inning, scoring four time, the big blow coming off the bat of Christina Finch, a three-run homerun that proved to be the game winner.

Stephanie Day also collected a pair of hits including a triple in the victory.

In game two, Madonna used offensive production from Brockert who went 1-for-2 with four RBI and a homerun and a 2-for-4 day from freshman Allison Grant in a 8-1 win over Ashford.

Freshman hurler Alyssa Wagner picked up the win, her first of the season and first as a collegiate.

With the victories, Madonna moves to 6-0 heading into a off-day Tuesday before going back to work Wednesday with a pair of games versus Malone and Carlow beginning at 9:00 am (ET).

Contact:  
Matt Fancett, Sports Information Director
734-432-5610