St Norbert softball sweeps Alverno

Green Knights get back to .500 with doubleheader wins

Apr. 13, 2026 at 11:35am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a softball game broken down into overlapping planes of green, blue, and yellow, capturing the dynamic energy of the sport.St. Norbert's softball team overcame early struggles to sweep Alverno in a key conference doubleheader, showcasing their offensive firepower.Today in Milwaukee

St. Norbert College's softball team swept a doubleheader against Alverno College, winning the first game 15-5 and the second game 18-7 in Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference action. The Green Knights improved their record to 13-13 overall and 5-5 in conference play.

Why it matters

This sweep was an important bounce-back for St. Norbert, which had been struggling to reach the .500 mark on the season. The Green Knights were able to capitalize on Alverno's mistakes and get strong offensive performances, particularly from players like Elly Kirst and Ava Engwall, to secure the two victories.

The details

In the first game, St. Norbert scored 15 runs on 12 hits and 5 walks. Highlights included a 4-run first inning, a 4-run second inning, and a 4-run third inning. Elly Kirst had a big game, going 3-for-3 with 4 runs scored and 4 RBIs. In the second game, St. Norbert jumped out to a 4-0 lead in the first inning after an Alverno error and two walks led to a grand slam by Ava Engwall. The Green Knights then exploded for 12 runs in the third inning, aided by 10 walks and 4 hits.

  • The doubleheader took place on April 13, 2026.

The players

Morgan Jarvi

A player for St. Norbert College's softball team.

Grendel Sprong

A player for St. Norbert College's softball team.

Ava Engwall

A player for St. Norbert College's softball team who hit a 2-run home run in the first game and a grand slam in the second game.

Elly Kirst

A player for St. Norbert College's softball team who had a big game in the first game, going 3-for-3 with 4 runs scored and 4 RBIs.

Amber Johanek

The pitcher for St. Norbert College's softball team who picked up the wins in both games.

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The takeaway

St. Norbert's softball team showed resilience and offensive firepower in sweeping Alverno College, getting back to the .500 mark on the season and demonstrating their potential to make a strong push in conference play.