SAINT LOUIS, Mo. – Lindenwood softball (18-16, 6-6 OVC) picked up a 7-5 non-conference win over Saint Louis (18-13, 6-3 A-10) on Wednesday evening at the Billikens Sports Center. The Lions took the season series after sweeping the Billikens and tying the all-time series at 2-2.
 
Avery Wapp (W, 6-6) picked up the win for the Lions on the mound after tossing 4.1 innings allowing five runs on five hits while striking out five. Amanda Weyh (S, 2) shut down the Billikens offense in the final 2.2 innings of play allowing just one hit while striking out three.
 
The bats were on today for the Lions as they collected 10 hits in route to a seven run performance. Mya Bethany went 3-3 on the day while scoring a run. Chloe Honchar and Tori Hatton drove in two RBI each to help Lindenwood pick up their final win in the non-conference.
 
Lindenwood got things started early in the first inning after Honchar capitalized with Dallis Darnell and Izzy Wilcox on second and third with a two RBI single into left field to post the game's first runs.
 
Saint Louis responded in the bottom half of the first with three runs of there own including a two-run home run by Abby Mallo. Lindenwood kept their offense going scoring three runs on four hits in the top of the second. Irelynn West had an RBI single to score the third run of the inning.
 
After the Billikens hit another home run in the bottom of the second, Lindenwood led 5-4. SLU's leading hitting Cami Newbanks tied the game at five with an RBI double in the third.
 
Both starting pitchers had a quiet fourth inning before the Lions stole back the lead in the fifth with Tori Hatton's two-run home run giving Lindenwood a 7-5 advantage. Hatton is now in a three-way tie for the team lead in home runs.
 
Weyh entered the game shortly after slamming the door on the Billikens who only had one hit in the final 2.2 innings in St. Louis. It marked the second save for Weyh this season and improved Lindenwood's overall record to 18-16.
 
The Lions will be back in action this Friday and Saturday as they take on Morehead State in Ohio Valley Conference play. Friday's start time has been moved to 3:00 p.m. CT. For more information go to lindenwoodlions.com.