Softball | 3/12/2011 8:58:41 PM

Box Score [Box score]

BELLINGHAM, Wash. - The Western Oregon softball team was run-ruled 8-0 by No. 18 Western Washington Saturday in Great Northwest Athletic Conference action.

WWU senior pitcher Erika Quint (9-0) continued her recent stretch of spectacular play, giving up just one hit in five innings. She also notched ten strikeouts on the day.

The Vikings (13-1, 8-1 GNAC) scored five runs in the bottom of the second, none of which were earned. WWU added two more runs in the fourth behind a two-run homer from sophomore Jackie Rothenberger. A passed ball scored the game-ending run in the fifth.

Senior Tierra-Lyn Cuba recorded WOU's only hit on the day. The Wolves (7-8, 4-5 GNAC) committed five errors on the day.

Senior Jessica Wood (3-6) took the loss for WOU, giving up eight hits while fanning two.

The two teams will meet again tomorrow in a triple-header. The first pitch is set for 10:00 am PST.