Shockers Claim Second Straight Doubleheader Sweep

RUSTON, La. - Coming off a double-digit win over Louisiana Tech, Wichita State capped off its second consecutive doubleheader sweep with an 11-5 win over Mississippi Valley State on Saturday night.

Bailee Nickerson and Laurie Derrico led the Shockers with two hits each, totaling four RBI. Erin McDonald registered her first win as a Shocker, striking out five batters in 3.2 innings pitched.

Ryleigh Buck got things started in the bottom of the first by drawing a walk, with Derrico and Lauren Mills stringing together back-to-back singles. Like she did in the first game against Louisiana Tech, Neleigh Herring got runners home off a ground rule double to right field to give the Shockers a 2-0 lead.

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