LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Davenport went into the doubleheader on a five game win streak and an overall record of 11-2. The Panthers continued their hot streak by winning the first game 2-0, but then fell in the second game 2-1 in extra innings. This is the third time this season that Davenport has gone into extra innings, holding a 1-2 record during those games. Mallory Teunissen had another stellar performance on the mound, she only gave up one hit in the first game against Bellarmine. Selene Pauley was the only Panther to record an RBI in both games, including driving in the game-tying run in the second game.
 
Game 1-Friday, March 9 at 1:00 p.m.
Final Score: Davenport University-2 | Bellarmine University-0
Location: Louisville, Ky.
Records: DU (12-2) | BU (7-8)

Inside The Box
Lauren French (2-4, RBI, 2 2B)
Pauley (3-4, RBI, SB)
Kennedy Crawford (1-3, R, 3B)
McKenzie Rowe (0-2, R)
Bethany Teunissen (1-1, 2B)
M. Teunissen (W, 7-2) 7 IP, H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 8 SO
 
The first run for Davenport occurred in the top of the third inning. Crawford, in the lead off spot in the third, nailed a triple down the left field line. Two batters later, French doubled to right center and Crawford easily trotted home. The Panthers scored their other run in the top of the seventh, giving them a two run cushion heading into the final three outs. Bethany pinch hit for Rowe and came through with a double to left center. Rowe then pinch ran for Teunissen and she made her way home after a single by Pauley to left field. Mallory was nearly perfect for her second time this season. She only gave up one hit and hit two batters with the ball, and also struck out eight batters.


 
Game 2-Friday, March 9 at 3:00 p.m.
Final Score: Davenport University-1 | Bellarmine University-2
Location: Louisville, Ky.
Records: DU (12-3) | BU (8-8)

Inside The Box
French (0-2, BB, SH)
Pauley (1-3, RBI, BB, HBP)
Jorden Urban (0-0, R, SB)
Crawford (1-3, SB)
Ellie Muilenburg (L, 5-1) 7 IP, 8 H, 2 R, 2 ER, BB, 2 SO
 
The second game was a defensive battle throughout the eight innings. Multiple hits were recorded for each team, but only three total runners made it around the basses between the two teams. The Panthers found themselves with their backs against the wall in the seventh inning. Bellarmine, who scored their first run of the game in the fifth inning, needed three outs in the top of the seventh to close the game. Davenport didn't let the pressure phase them as they scored the game-tying run with two outs. Alexis Koza led off the inning with a single to left field and then Urban pinch ran for her. Two outs later Urban stole second base with Pauley in the batter's box. Pauley drilled a single to left center and Urban came from second base all the way home to tie the game 1-1. Bellarmine didn't score in the bottom of the seventh, but they knocked in the game-winning run off a home run in the bottom of the eighth inning.
 
Up Next
Davenport remains in Kentucky for two more games on Saturday, March 10. This time the Panthers will take on Kentucky Wesleyan, an opponent they are very familiar with so far this season. The two teams have played three times already this season, with Davenport holding a 2-1 advantage over Kentucky Wesleyan.
 
Story by: Devin Steiner
 
Picture credit: Devin Steiner