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SIU sweeps doubleheader with Illinois State

Freshman pitcher Brianna Jones (7-2) picked up the complete game 11-1 win against Butler on March 6 at Charlotte West Stadium, allowing two hits, one run and one walk in five innings while striking out seven.

SIU swept Illinois State in a doubleheader for the first time since March 29, 2008, earning its sixth and seventh wins in a row in the process.

The Dawgs have now won 11 of their last 12 games and are 11 games over .500.

Game One of the day was a pitcher's duel, but ended in a 1-0 SIU (19-8, 4-0 Missouri Valley Conference) victory.