Marquette Crusaders (Ottawa, IL) backers exited the stadium thrilled Monday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Henry-Senachwine Mallards (Henry, IL), 2-0 in a league challenge.

The Crusaders now own a 7-3 record. They take the field next when they travel to Henry-Senachwine for a Tri-County challenge on Wednesday, April 17. Marquette will battle a Mallards squad coming off a 2-0 league loss to Marquette (Ottawa, IL). The Mallards record now stands at 7-6.

With the loss, Henry-Senachwine falls to 7-6 on the campaign. The Mallards host Marquette (Ottawa, IL) to battle the Crusaders in a Tri-County challenge on Wednesday, April 17. The Crusaders enter the challenge with a record of 7-3. Marquette won 2-0 in their recent league challenge against Henry-Senachwine (Henry, IL)