PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Behind five runs in the first two innings and 14 hits, the Creighton softball team defeated Providence, 5-0, in the series finale on Saturday at Glay Field in Providence, R.I.
The victory moves Creighton to 21-29 on the year and 5-16 in BIG EAST play, while Providence falls to 15-29 overall and 6-15 in league action.
The Bluejays wasted no time taking an early lead as Creighton plated four runs of four hits in the top of the first inning. Junior Cayla Nielsen opened the game with a single back up the middle, while freshman Lily West followed with a double to left center.