CARLINVILLE, Ill.. -- The Sabercats were outmatched at Blackburn College on the weekend, falling in two run-rule games to the Blackburn College Beavers, 0-8 and 0-13.

Shelby Koenig pitched a perfect game for the Beavers, registering 15 strikeouts in five innings in the opener, Lindsay Mikkelson spoiled the no-hitter in game two with a single to left field, providing the only bright spot to the Sabercats' offense.

Blackburn scored their 8 runs in game one off of 8 hits, and they scored their 13 runs off 11 hits in game two, logging three doubles.

OVERVIEW

• Results Game One: Maranatha 0-8 Hannibal-LaGrange (5 Innings)
• Results Game Two: Maranatha 0-13 Hannibal-LaGrange (5 Innings)
• Venue: Blackburn Softball Field - Carlinville, Illinois
• Attendance: 75
• Records: MBU (0-8), BU (5-9)

STATS

• Box Score (Game 1)
• Box Score (Game 2)
• Last Time: Blackburn swept the 4-game season series in 2024
• Series: Blackburn currently holds a 21-0 series lead over Maranatha

OPPONENTS

• Blackburn competes in the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (NCAA - DIII)
• Blackburn finished the 2024 season with a record of 17-22

NEXT

The Sabercats are scheduled to open their home games on Friday and Saturday with a 4-game series against Grace Christian. Details at mbusabercats.com/schedule.