The Northwest University Eagles put together 20 hits and six home runs in sweeping the University of Puget Sound in a non-conference doubleheader, 8-1 and 10-3 on Friday.

Game 1 – Kelli Peckham spread out six hits as the Eagles broke open for nine hits including four home runs as they defeated the Puget Sound Loggers 8-1 in the opening game of a doubleheader Friday. Peckham struck out seven Loggers as her defense backed her up with error-less softball.

Savannah Rush had a big day for Northwest U going 2-for-4 and knocking in four runs. Bethany Bacon came through with a 2-for-3 day and two RBI’s. Rush and Bacon each hit two home runs. Kelli Peckham earned the win striking out seven Loggers and giving up just two walks.

Game 2 – Northwest U bats stayed hot in the second game as they string together 11 hits with two home runs and Kierston Perry and Hannah Yelas limited UPS to just five hits for a 10-3 victory to improve to 3-1 on the season.

Ricki Tacdol went 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI for Northwest U (3-1) while Savannah Rush was 2-for-4 with a home run and one RBI. Janey Ganta went 2-for-3 with two RBI as Kierston Perry would go four and a third innings giving up just three hits to pick up the win. Hannah Yelas came in to relieve Perry and pitched two and two thirds innings giving up two hits and two runs.  Kayla Andrus took the loss for UPS (0-6).