CARLINVILLE, Ill. -- The Sabercats faced off against stronger NCAA DIII competition as they fought and fell in a doubleheader against the Blackburn Beavers.

OVERVIEW

• Results Game One: Maranatha 0-21 Blackburn (5 Innings)
• Results Game Two: Maranatha 3-18 Blackburn (5 Innings)
• Venue: Blackburn Softball Field - Carlinville, Illinois
• Attendance: -
• Records: MBU (0-4), BC (10-10)

STORY

The Sabercats struggled to find their rhythm, falling in both games to the Beavers with a combined score of 3-39 in the twinbill.

The offensive highlights came in the second game of the doubleheader, as the Sabercats recorded a series-best 5 hits. Kinslee Wickert and Emma Warren scored their first career runs, while Lydia Knibbs recorded her first career RBI. Ryleigh Bill scored her first run of this season, rounding out the Sabercats' three runs. 

STATS

• Box Score: Game One
• Box Score: Game Two
• Last Time: Blackburn took the doubleheader 
• Series: Blackburn now holds a 25-0 series lead over Maranatha

OPPONENTS

• Blackburn competes in the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (NCAA - DIII)
• Blackburn finished the 2025 season with a record of 17-22

NEXT

The Sabercats will travel to Principia for a double header on Thursday, with the first game beginning at 3:00 P.M. Details at mbusabercats.com/schedule.