OSHKOSH, Wis.—The Wartburg softball team (23-18 overall) fell 5-3 to Saint Benedict Friday in an NCAA Regional elimination game.
 
First inning
The Bennies took a 5-0 lead
 
Third
Sydney Fellows drove in Ally Happ from second on her single down the right field line to put the Knights on the scoreboard
 
Fourth
The Knights added two more on a two-run double by Reegan Deputy to make it 5-3
 
Sixth
Saint Benedict looked to strike again with runners on the corners with one out. The next batter struck out and the next batter grounded out to first to end the threat
 
Top performers

• Kaylie Springer: 1-3
• Sydney Fellows: 1-3, RBI
• Tarah Wehde: 1-2, run
• Reegan Deputy: 1-3
• Ella Link: 1-2
• Ally Happ: 1-2, run
• Ashley Nelson: CG

 
Notes:

• Deputy was named to the NCAA Regional All-Tournament Team.
• Hassel and Happ have reached base in their last five-straight games.
• Springer was the leadoff hitter in all 41 games this season

Next event
This ends the season for the Orange and Black. A full season recap to come at a later date.