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USF Softball walks-off Augustana before claiming first rivalry series sweep in program history
TL;DR
The University of Sioux Falls softball team achieved a historic sweep over Augustana, winning 9-8 and 6-4 in a doubleheader. This marks the first time the Cougars have swept their in-town rival in program history.
Key points
- USF softball swept Augustana for the first time in program history
- Sioux Falls won game one 9-8 and game two 6-4
- Emma Kristof hit two home runs in game one
- The Cougars rallied from a three-run deficit in game one
- USF's current record is 24-23, 12-10 NSIC
University of Sioux FallsAugustanaEmma Kristof
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (USF) â The University of Sioux Falls softball team made program history this afternoon, sweeping in-town rival Augustana for the first time ever with a 9-8 comeback win in game one followed by a 6-4 victory in game two at Sanford Diamonds.
The Cougars (24-23, 12-10 NSIC) showcased resilience and timely hitting throughout the doubleheader, rallying late in the opener before controlling the second game behind balanced offense and strong pitching. Sioux Falls erased a three-run deficit in the seventh inning of game one and followed with another multi-inning surge in game two to secure the historic sweep over the Vikings.
Game One: Sioux Falls 9, Augustana 8
Sioux Falls struck first behind Emma Kristof, who launched a two-run home run in the first inning before adding another two-run shot in the third to give the Cougars an early 4-0 advantage.
The Cougars extended the lead to 5-0 in the fourth on an RBI single from Sandra Ribich, but Augustana responded in a big way in the sixth inning, plating seven runs on a combination of timely hits and two home runs to take an 8-5 lead.
Facing their final three outs, Sioux Falls delivered a dramatic rally in the bottom of the seventh. Sammie Radish opened the scoring with an RBI single before Charlie Pryor brought in another run with a sacrifice groundout. With two runners in scoring position, Morgan Linstad delivered the decisive blow, driving in two runs with a single to right center to complete the comeback and seal the 9-8 victory.
Lauryn Foudree earned the win in relief, tossing 1.1 scoreless innings to close out the game.
Q&A
What was the final score of the USF vs. Augustana softball games?
The final scores were 9-8 in game one and 6-4 in game two.
When did USF softball achieve their first rivalry series sweep?
USF softball achieved their first rivalry series sweep against Augustana on the day of the doubleheader.
Who hit home runs for USF in the first game against Augustana?
Emma Kristof hit two home runs for USF in the first game against Augustana.
What is the current record of the USF softball team after the doubleheader?
After the doubleheader, the USF softball team has a record of 24-23 overall and 12-10 in the NSIC.
