ROSEMONT, Ill. -- The Lewis University softball team won both games at the Dome on Saturday (February 22) with wins against GLIAC opponents Grand Valley State and Wayne State.
GAME 1: Lewis 4, Grand Valley 1
TEAM RECORDS
Lewis 6-7 | Grand Valley 2-5
SUMMARY
Taking the circle for the Flyers, starting pitcher
Delaney Garden (Carpentersville, IL/Harry D. Jacobs High School) would also score the game's first run in the bottom of the first off of a shot to left from Trausch.
Trausch would have another single to left field, driving in another run to make it a 2-0 game in the 3rd. The defense and pitching would remain strong for Lewis as the game rolled on into the fifth.
An error by the Grand Valley pitcher moved the runners around and gave Lewis their fourth run of the game.
The Lakers scored a run in the sixth off of a double to center field but three straight outs in the top of the seventh gave Lewis their second win of the Dome Tournament.
GAME 2: Lewis 3, Wayne State 2
TEAM RECORDS
Lewis 7-7 | Wayne State 3-3
SUMMARY
The second game of the day was a quiet one on the scoreboard until Lewis loaded the bases in the fifth. The Flyers would put one run on the board after Trausch would be hit by a pitch sending Garden home for the lead.
Wayne State would respond in the top of the sixth with a solo home run. The Warriors would support their lead in the seventh with an additional run.
Lewis would have a well-timed seventh inning with heads-up base running and pure hustle. The first run of the seventh inning came off of a Hoffman RBI to bring home Magdziasz.
Jensen, with two outs, would rush down the line, sliding into first with two outs to see Graham cross home plate to win the game.
UP NEXT
Lewis finishes off the Dome tournament on Sunday Feb. 23 as the Flyers take on Parkside at 12:30 p.m. and Winona State at 2:30 p.m.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Be sure to join us Wednesday, March 26 as we induct our newest inductees of the Athletics Hall of Fame at the Flyer Red Dinner at Bolingbrook Golf Club starting at 6 p.m. CT. Purchase tickets at
https://lewisflyers.com/2025FlyerRedDinner
50 YEARS OF WOMEN'S ATHLETICS
Lewis University is also organizing several alumni and family events throughout the women's athletic seasons to commemorate this historic milestone. These special gatherings will provide an opportunity for former athletes, families, and supporters to reconnect and celebrate the achievements of women's sports at Lewis. The scheduled events include:
- Women's Tennis Alumni/Family Event – April 19
- Women's Lacrosse Alumni/Family Event – April 25
- Women's Softball Alumni/Family Event – April 26
- Women's Track Alumni Day – May 3
FLYERS ANNUAL FUND
Support the Flyers by making a gift to the Flyers Athletics Fund at
https://lewisflyers.com/202425AnnualFund
