OTTAWA, Kan. - Playing at Alumni Park in Ottawa, Ottawa University put together two commanding performances Saturday, run-ruling Hesston College 13-0 in game one and following with six inning, 11-1 victory in game two to complete the sweep.

The Braves pounded out 22 total hits across the twin bill and showcased power, speed and depth from top to bottom in the lineup.

Game 1: Ottawa 13, Hesston 0 (5 innings)
Ottawa broke things open with an eight-run third inning and never looked back, cruising behind a complete-game three-hit shutout from Lanie Becker in the circle.

How It Happened

• Ottawa scored once in the 1st, then exploded for 8 runs in the 3rd.
• The Braves added four more in the 4th to trigger the run rule.
• Hesston was limited to just three hits and did not advance a runner past second.

Ottawa Offensive Leaders

• Cece Mora (SS): 2-for-3, 2 RBI, triple, sac fly
• Brookelynn Becker (1B): 2-for-4, 3 RBI, double
• Devanie Medina (LF): 1-for-2, 2 RBI, 2 runs scored, 2 walks
• Braxton Stainbrook (3B): 2-for-3, RBI
• Cassi Rodger (RF): Pinch-hit RBI double
• Team: 11 hits, 10 RBI, 7 walks

In the Circle

• Lanie Becker (W): 5.0 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 K
• Ottawa defense turned 10 ground-ball outs and allowed just two fly balls.

Key Inning – 3rd (8 Runs)

• RBI triple by Mora
• RBI double by B. Becker
• Two-run single by Medina
• Two-run single by Brookelynn Becker later in the frame
• Ottawa capitalized on a Hesston error to plate unearned runs

Game 2: Ottawa 11, Hesston 1 (6 innings)

Ottawa carried the momentum into the second game, launching two home runs and scoring in four different innings to secure the sweep.

How It Happened

• Two runs in the 1st, highlighted by a solo homer from Brookelynn Becker.
• Four-run 2nd inning broke the game open.
• A five-run 6th sealed it, capped by another Becker blast.

Ottawa Offensive Leaders

• Brookelynn Becker (1B): 2-for-4, 2 HR, 4 RBI
• Cece Mora (SS): 2-for-3, 3 RBI, double
• Lilli Richerson (C): 3-for-3, 2 RBI, double
• Abby Bellamy (2B): 2-for-3, 3 runs, RBI, triple, walk
• Devanie Medina (LF): 1-for-2, RBI, walk
• Team: 11 hits, 11 RBI, 2 HR

In the Circle

• Cece Roque (W): 6.0 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 3 K
• Ottawa pitchers did not allow an earned run until the 4th inning.
• Defense played error-free softball.

Power Surge

• Becker homered in the 1st (solo shot to left).
• Becker crushed a three-run homer in the 6th to put the game out of reach.

By the Numbers (Doubleheader)

• Runs: Ottawa 24, Hesston 1
• Hits: Ottawa 22, Hesston 8
• Home Runs: 2 (both B. Becker)
• Extra-Base Hits: 6+

Who is Next
Ottawa (12-7) returns to the diamond on Tuesday, March 3 in Baldwin City, Kan. against Baker University. Game one of the double header is scheduled for 5:00 p.m.