The No. 1-ranked Lady Owls of Oregon Tech achieved a notable accomplishment by sweeping No. 5 Southern Oregon in a 4-game series at home. The doubleheader showcased their strength, with scores of 7-2 and 4-1, marking their 11th consecutive win. In the first game, the Lady Owls built a 7-0 lead early, capitalizing on a series of hits and a three-run homer from Sawyer Stenson. The second game saw OIT's solid pitching and strategic plays secure the victory, highlighted by Nita Cook's all-time stolen base record and her becoming the third player to score 200 runs in her career.

By the Numbers
  • Oregon Tech's record improved to 38-4 overall and 19-2 in the CCC.
  • Nita Cook scored her 200th career run, becoming only the third player in program history to do so.
State of Play
  • The Lady Owls have extended their winning streak to 11 consecutive games.
  • OIT is currently leading the CCC and is one win away from clinching its fifth straight regular-season title.
What's Next

Oregon Tech will be idle this weekend before heading to La Grande for a crucial 4-game series against Eastern Oregon on April 24-25. A single win in this series will secure their regular-season title.

Bottom Line

With their recent performances, the Lady Owls are demonstrating dominance in the CCC and positioning themselves for a strong post-season as they approach the final series, needing just one win to affirm their championship status.