The Owls softball team maintained its unbeaten streak in the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SLIAC) with a decisive sweep over Lyon College, winning 11-3 (six innings) and 7-3. With this victory, the Owls improved to 11-10 overall and 6-0 in SLIAC play, alongside Webster University, while Lyon fell to 4-22 (1-7 SLIAC). The Owls dominated both games from the start, capitalizing on strong performances from their top five batters, who combined for 16 of the team鈥檚 23 hits and drove in 13 runs.

By the Numbers
  • The Owls scored 18 runs across two games against Lyon.
  • Addison Owen had a standout performance, going 5-for-6 with four RBIs and scoring four times.
  • The Owls collected 23 total hits, with 16 coming from the top five batters.
State of Play
  • MUW and Webster University are both undefeated in SLIAC play, standing at 6-0.
  • Greenville University and Spalding University also remain unbeaten in their respective SLIAC records early in the season.
What's Next

The Owls will face Eureka College next in a SLIAC doubleheader on Sunday, April 12. This matchup will be crucial for maintaining their position at the top of the conference standings.

Bottom Line

The Owls softball team's offensive power is proving vital to their success, as they continue to lead SLIAC play. Consistency from star athletes like Addison Owen and solid pitching will be essential as they navigate the remainder of the season.