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Bobcats Score 17 runs in Doubleheader Sweep over Niagara
4/6/2025 6:01:00 PM | Softball
NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. – The Quinnipiac softball team dominated Niagara in their doubleheader sweep on Sunday afternoon to move to 5-4 in the MAAC.
In game one, QU fell behind 1-0 in the second inning but fought back to win 8-5. They took an 8-1 lead in the fifth inning after exploding with six runs, including homers from Madison Waltke and Sofia Vega. Niagara would get runs back in the seventh but it wouldn't be enough.
In game two, the Bobcats and Purple Eagles were tied until the fourth inning when Aryn Bombery hit a two-run double to right center to take a 3-1 lead. QU added six more runs in the fifth and sixth to take a 9-1 lead an win in six innings. Natalia Apatiga led the way with three RBIs while Sydney Horan pitched six innings while only allowing one run to move to 8-12 in the circle.
SCORES
QU 8, Niagara 5
QU 9, Niagara 1 (6 Innings)
RECORDS
QU (10-18, 5-4 MAAC)
Niagara (3-19, 1-6 MAAC)
STATS & NOTES
Game One
QU will face Canisius at 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM on Wednesday in a doubleheader before heading back home.
To stay up-to-date with Quinnipiac Softball news, follow the Bobcats on Twitter/Instagram @QU_SOFTBALL or visit www.gobobcats.com
In game one, QU fell behind 1-0 in the second inning but fought back to win 8-5. They took an 8-1 lead in the fifth inning after exploding with six runs, including homers from Madison Waltke and Sofia Vega. Niagara would get runs back in the seventh but it wouldn't be enough.
In game two, the Bobcats and Purple Eagles were tied until the fourth inning when Aryn Bombery hit a two-run double to right center to take a 3-1 lead. QU added six more runs in the fifth and sixth to take a 9-1 lead an win in six innings. Natalia Apatiga led the way with three RBIs while Sydney Horan pitched six innings while only allowing one run to move to 8-12 in the circle.
SCORES
QU 8, Niagara 5
QU 9, Niagara 1 (6 Innings)
RECORDS
QU (10-18, 5-4 MAAC)
Niagara (3-19, 1-6 MAAC)
STATS & NOTES
Game One
- Madison Waltke hit her first career homerun.
- Sofia Vega hit the second homer of her season and career.
- Vega now leads QU in homeruns.
- Madison Waltke had a career-high three RBIs.
- Riley Potter walked three times bring her team-leading total to 12.
- QU had three stolen bases to match a single-game high this season (Kansas City on Mar. 16).
- The Bobcats tied a season-high with four doubles.
- Natalia Apatiga had three RBIs to bring season total up to 17, tied for the team lead with Sofia Vega.
- Apatiga also currently sits at 99 career hits.
- Mary Fogg scored three runs tying herself for the most by a Bobcat in a single game this season.
QU will face Canisius at 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM on Wednesday in a doubleheader before heading back home.
To stay up-to-date with Quinnipiac Softball news, follow the Bobcats on Twitter/Instagram @QU_SOFTBALL or visit www.gobobcats.com
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Horan, Sydney (8-12)
L: Tamayo, Aubrey (0-6)
Batting:
2B: Fogg, Mary 1 ; Apatiga, Natalia 1 ; Waltke, Madison 1 ; Bombery, Aryn 1
RBI: Apatiga, Natalia 3 ; Waltke, Madison 1 ; McGalliard, Ella 1 ; Bombery, Aryn 2
Base Running:
RUNS: Fogg, Mary 3 ; Vega, Sofia 2 ; Potter, Riley 1 ; Waltke, Madison 1 ; McGalliard, Ella 1 ; Demott, Kennedy 1
SB: Vega, Sofia 1 ; Davis, Mac 1 ; McGalliard, Ella 1
CS: Vega, Sofia 1
Batting:
2B: Myshrall, Shayna 1
3B: Cenname, Hailey 1
RBI: Mayo, Lindsay 1
SF: Mayo, Lindsay 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Cenname, Hailey 1
Game Leaders
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