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ELGIN, Ill. -- The Sabercats had their hands full at Judson University, falling twice on a clear day in Illinois. Judson University took the first game 22-3 before holding the Sabercats to just three hits in the second game, winning 11-1 to close the series.

Joe Anderson knocked a two-run home run in game one, leading the Sabercats offensively with two hits - both for extra bases.

OVERVIEW

• Result:
  • Game 1: Maranatha 3-22 Judson 
  • Game 2: Maranatha 1-11 Judson 
• Venue: Hoffer Field
• Location: Elgin, Ill.
• Attendance: 50
• Records: MBU (0-9), JU (3-11)

STORY

Anderson's moment came in the third inning, when he smashed the homer to plate Jonathan Piranian - who reached first with one of two hits in game one. The Sabercats then capitalized on an error in the seventh inning to score a final run in the opener.

The highlight from game two came in the fifth inning, when Joe Anderson doubled to left field and eventually scored on a sacrific fly from Judson Martin. Tim Nickels and Teddy Haugen added hits in game two, and Judson Martin was credited with the loss after pitching four innings.

Judson had a productive day at the plate, logging 28 hits over the two games as a team.
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Game One Lineup: 9- Anderson P, 5- Nickels 1B, 17- Martin SS, 18- Haugen C, 13- Curcuro 2B, 2- Kenny LF, 21- Cook 3B, 22- Hangen RF, 15- Piranian CF
Game Two Lineup: 9- Anderson C, 5- Nickels 1B, 17- Martin P, 18- Haugen SS, 13- Curcuro 2B, 2- Kenny LF, 21- Cook 3B, 22- Hangen RF, 15- Piranian CF

STATS

• Last Time: Maranatha and Judson have not met since 1988 when Judson went 2-0 against Maranatha on the season. 
• Series: The series is currently tied up 6-6 between Maranatha and Judson. 

OPPONENTS

• Judson competes in the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference (NAIA)
• Judson is also a part of the National Christian Collegiate Athletic Conference - Dl North Central Region
• Judson finished the 2023 season with a record of 10-31-1

NEXT

The Sabercats make their way to Pippa Passes, Kentucky where they will face Alice Lloyd University in a double-header on Monday, March 18, starting at 5 P.M. Follow at mbusabercats.com/schedule.