AKRON, Ohio (EMUEagles.com) – The Eastern Michigan University softball team swept the University of Akron Saturday, March 26, at Lee R. Jackson Softball Field to win the weekend Mid-American Conference series, 2-1. The Eagles (11-16, 2-1) overpowered the Zips (14-15, 1-2) in game one (11-5) before a pitching duel ended, 3-1, in favor of the Green and White in the rubber match.
EMU's offensive outburst was led by freshman Amanda Akles (La Habra, Calif.-La Habra) while four other Eagles tallied mulitple hits on the day. Akles finished 5-for-7 with nine RBIs and two runs scored, highlighted by two homers.