KALAMAZOO, Mich. – The Western Michigan softball team swept Northern Illinois University on Tuesday after 2-0 and 2-1 thrillers at Ebert Field. In game one, the Broncos defeated the Huskies behind a career high-tying 13 strikeouts from senior pitcher Rissa Bajusz defensively and the game-winning home run at the plate. During game two, the Brown and Gold bested NIU behind a game-high two hits from junior Riley Dittmar and a game-best two RBI from sophomore Gabbie Evans.
Game One
Both WMU and NIU defenses battled in game one, resulting in a combined six hits for the contest.