OTTAWA, Kan. – (RV) Ottawa University showcased both dominance and resilience on Tuesday afternoon, shutting out Bethany College in game one before rallying late to claim an 8-5 victory in game two and complete the sweep in Lindsborg, Kan.
  Game 1 – Ottawa 5, Bethany 0
Ottawa set the tone early and never let up, using timely hitting and a dominant performance in the circle to blank Bethany, 5-0.

The Braves capitalized on Bethany miscues in the second inning to grab a 2-0 lead. Ottawa added two more runs in the third, highlighted by a solo home run from Emma Melvin, and extended the lead to 5-0 in the fourth on a sacrifice fly by Braxton Stainbrook.

In the circle, Lanie Becker was in complete control, tossing a four-hit shutout and keeping Bethany off the scoreboard all game long. Game 2 – Ottawa 8, Bethany 5
Game two tested Ottawa early, but the Braves responded with a late-game surge to secure the sweep.

Ottawa struck first on a leadoff home run by Abby Bellamy in the opening inning, but Bethany answered with five runs through the first three innings to take a 5-2 lead.

The Braves chipped away, scoring one run in the fourth, fifth, and sixth innings to tie the game at 5-5. Bellamy delivered again in the sixth with an RBI double to even the score.

Ottawa then broke the game open in the seventh inning. Alexandra Genty's RBI double gave the Braves the lead, and Tori Farnham followed with a hit that helped extend the advantage to 8-5.

Audrey Harrison shut the door in relief, holding Bethany scoreless over the final 4.1 innings to secure the comeback victory. Stats Recap
Game 1

• Emma Melvin: 2-for-3, HR, RBI
• Brookelynn Becker: 2-for-3
• Abby Bellamy: 1-for-4, double, run scored
• Tori Farnham: 1-for-3, double, RBI
• Lanie Becker: 7.0 IP, 4 H, 0 R, 1 SO (complete game shutout)
• Ottawa scored 5 runs on 6 hits; Bethany committed 7 errors

Game 2

• Abby Bellamy: 3-for-5, HR, 3 RBI, 2 doubles
• Tori Farnham: 3-for-4, run scored
• Devanie Medina: 2-for-3, run, RBI
• Alexandra Genty: 1-for-4, double, RBI
• Audrey Harrison: 4.1 IP, 2 H, 0 R in relief
• Ottawa tallied 8 runs on 12 hits, including multiple extra-base hits

Who is Next
Ottawa (29-15, 17-6) returns to the diamond for the regular season final on Saturday, April 25 at Alumni Park against (RV) Oklahoma Wesleyan University. Game one of the double header is scheduled for 1:00 p.m.