Softball Recap: Norwayne Beats Northwestern for Their Third Straight Victory

Bobcats

Margin (Wins)

03/29/25 vs Black River	19
04/15/25 @ Chippewa	18
04/16/25 vs Chippewa	15
04/28/25 @ Northwestern	14
04/12/25 vs Plymouth	14

Norwayne extended their winning streak to three on Monday, bumping their season record up to 12-2 in the process. They blew past the Northwestern Huskies 18-4. The Bobcats might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 11 matches by seven runs or more this season.

Abby Workman made a splash while hitting and pitching. She struck out seven batters over five innings while giving up four earned runs off six hits (and not a single walk). She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances. She was even better at the plate, firing off two home runs, five runs, and five RBI while going 4-for-4. Those five runs gave her a new career-high.

In other batting news, Norwayne let Riley Gwinn and Makenna Heyden run wild. Gwinn went 2-for-5 with one home run, four RBI, and one double, while Heyden went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Avery Lonsbury, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI and one run.

Norwayne was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .531. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .300 or higher every time they've taken the field this season.

As for Northwestern, they have been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last nine contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-9 record this season. Their loss continues a trend for the team, making it four in a row.

On Northwestern's side, Gabby Cuber made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with two RBI and one double. Another player making a difference was Kaylee Cherry, who went 2-for-3 with two runs.

We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Norwayne is set to take on their familiar foe Rittman at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Northwestern will face off against rival Chippewa at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.