Oregon Tech Lady Owls Named Under Armour Team of the Week

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The Oregon Tech Lady Owls softball team was named the Under Armour Team of the Week for March 16 - March 22 by the Cascade Collegiate Conference. The No. 2-ranked Owls earned the honors after a dominant four-game sweep over the University of British Columbia, extending their win streak to 10 games and taking sole possession of first place in the conference standings.

Why it matters

Oregon Tech's softball program has emerged as a powerhouse in the Cascade Collegiate Conference, and this recognition from Under Armour highlights the team's impressive performance and continued success this season.

The details

In the opening doubleheader, Oregon Tech secured 4-0 and 2-1 victories, with Kristine Schmidt leading the way in the circle. Schmidt tossed a one-hit shutout in game one with a career-high 11 strikeouts and returned to earn the win in game two, allowing just two hits over five innings of relief work. The nightcap featured a go-ahead home run by Brooklyn Loose in the ninth inning to lift the Owls to the 2-1 extra-inning win. On the second day, the Owls completed the sweep with 9-1 and 7-2 victories, with Schmidt and Carli Moore each delivering complete-game performances.

• The Owls' win streak was extended to 10 games.
• Oregon Tech took sole possession of first place in the Cascade Collegiate Conference standings.

What’s next

Oregon Tech prepares to host Corban University in its next weekend series.