Duncan sets strikeout record as Cougars sweep Mary
BISMARCK, N. D. (USF) – Behind a historic day from Maddi Duncan and a balanced offensive attack, the University of Sioux Falls softball team secured a doubleheader sweep over the University of Mary at the UMary Softball Field, winning 3-0 in game one and 7-2 in game two.
Duncan headlined the day by setting a new program record for single-season […]
BISMARCK, N. D. (USF) – Behind a historic day from Maddi Duncan and a balanced offensive attack, the University of Sioux Falls softball team secured a doubleheader sweep over the University of Mary at the UMary Softball Field, winning 3-0 in game one and 7-2 in game two.
Duncan headlined the day by setting a new program record for single-season strikeouts, surpassing Amanda Walters’ 2014 mark of 215. With nine strikeouts in the opener, Duncan pushed her season total to 223, cementing her place in USF history. Olivia Huckfelt powered the Cougars in game two with a breakout performance, belting two home runs and driving in four runs to lead the offensive surge.
Game One: Sioux Falls 3, Mary 0 Sioux Falls leaned on dominant pitching and timely hitting to open the day with a shutout victory. Duncan was in complete control from the start, tossing a complete-game shutout while allowing just two hits and striking out nine. The senior worked around four walks and scattered baserunners throughout, keeping Mary off the scoreboard in all seven innings.