PEMBROKE PINES, Fla. (March 12, 2022) - The Webber International University softball team completed its opening Sun Conference series against Florida Memorial University with a doubleheader on Saturday. The Warriors kept their bats hot winning both games 11-1 and 10-1 to complete the three-game sweep of the Lions.

Jenna Chaudoin would start on the mound for the Warriors (15-7 overall, 3-0 SUN) in game one. She would allow just one run on one hit and added three strikeouts in her five innings pitched.

The Warriors would jump out to an early lead after a two-RBI double from Maddie Houtz in the top of the first inning. The Lions would score their lone goal of the game in the bottom of the first, cutting the lead to 2-1. Webber would pick up five runs in the top of the third that included an RBI-single to left field from Krista Hoyt and a two-RBI single from Johnkira Bland. In the next inning, Chaudoin would hit a double to center field that would score Savannah Jacobs to extend the Warriors lead to 8-1. Webber would score three more in the top half of the fifth after a sacrifice-fly from Abigail Thompson and a two-RBI single from Houtz.

Houtz would lead the Warriors offensively in game one, going 2-for-3 with a double and four RBI's. Bland and Witney Bones would each add two RBI's as well. Hoyt would finish the game 2-for-3 with an RBI while Jacobs was 1-for-1 with a triple and two runs scored. Kelsea Friend would be 1-for-2 with two runs scored and two stolen bases.

The starting pitcher for the Warriors in game two would be Morgan Mills. She would make her eighth start of the season, allowing one run on one hit and picking up six strikeouts in her four innings pitched. Chaudoin would pitch the final two innings in relief without giving up any runs and striking out one.

Webber would draw first blood in game two after bringing home four runs in the top of the second on a single up the middle from Brandy Barquin that would score both Genesis Aviles and Jacobs. Another single up the middle, this time from Thompson would score two more to give Webber a 4-0 lead. The Lions would pick up a run in the bottom half after an RBI-double. Webber would score two more in the third inning including an RBI-triple to left field from Hoyt. With the bases loaded in the top of the sixth, Thompson would fire a grand slam over the center field wall to clear the bases and give Webber a 10-1 lead.

The Warriors were led by Thompson who finished 2-for-4 with a home run and six RBI's followed by Barquin who was 2-for-3 with two RBI's and a run scored. Hoyt ended the game 1-for-2 with a triple, an RBI, and a run scored.

"What a great weekend for Webber softball," said Head Coach Kristy Burton. "We are so proud of the team and how they showed up for our opening conference series. Starting out 3-0 in this conference is a huge accomplishment. The adversity, passion and grit they showed this series was unbeatable and showed us how special this team really is. Our pitching staff was lights out allowing us to take advantage in every offensive and defensive moment. We are excited to see if we can continue this 10-game winning streak tomorrow back at home. Hope to see you all tomorrow, go Warriors."