LOVES PARK, Ill. - The Rockford University softball team (10-6) was swept Thursday night by the 18th ranked University of Dubuque Spartans (12-4). In the first game, the Regents tied the Spartans 5-5 in the sixth inning, but the Spartans pulled ahead winning the first game 7-5 in extra innings. Unfortunately, Rockford was able to score only one run in the first inning of game two, losing 11-1 in five innings.

Game 1: Dubuque 7 Rockford 5 (8 innings)

• The Spartans were the first to get on the board in the first inning scoring four runs on a wild pitch and a double down the left-field line.
• Dubuque increased its lead in the second inning scoring a run from a single to center field making it 4-0.
• Rockford got on the board in the bottom of the second with Michaela Spanbauer scoring on an error by the right fielder.
• The Spartans scored again in the third inning scoring a run from a single through the right side.
• Both teams were held without a run until the bottom of the sixth when Rockford tied the game at 5-5 by scoring four runs. Breanna Collins doubled to right field to score Gretchen Schrubbe. Paige Korsan hit a single and scored Michaela Spanbauer. Destiny Kelsey hit into a fielder's choice scoring Breanna Collins. Annaka Bartz added to the Regents scoring efforts with a big triple to left-center to score McCathran Andrew.
• However, the Spartans had the last say in the eighth inning, scoring two runs on a double through the left side taking the win 7-5.

Game 2: Dubuque 11 Rockford 1 (5 innings)

• The Spartans struck first with a run in the first inning from a sacrifice fly gaining an early 1-0 lead.
• The Regents matched the Spartans with a run in the bottom of the first, scoring on a wild pitch was Annaka Bartz.
• Unfortunately, the Spartans took control and dominated for the rest of the game.
• Dubuque scored two runs in the third, four runs in the fourth and four runs in the fifth to take game two 11-1 in five innings.

Game 1:

• Annaka Bartz went 2-5 with a triple and an RBI.
• Michaela Spanbauer went 2-4 with 2 runs scored.
• Breanna Collins went 2-4 with a double, an RBI and a run scored.
• Gretchen Schrubbe went 1-4 with a double and a run scored.

Game 2:

• Breanna Collins went 1-1 with a walk.
• Annaka Bartz scored a run.

The RU softball team returns to the field on Saturday, April 3 to face Concordia University Chicago. First pitch of the doubleheader is set for 12 PM at CUC.