Softball Sweeps Creighton in Home Opener

Katie Lewis Staff Writer

Villanova’s softball team came out strong at this weekend’s home opening series against Creighton, sweeping the Big East adversary, 3–0.

The Wildcats, with a 13–13 overall record and 5–1 conference mark, rose to second place in the Big East.

Following a schedule change due to cold weather forecasts for Sunday, Friday’s p. 5 matchup became a double-header as the Wildcats took their home fi eld.

In the fi rst game of the weekend, Villanova came out on top, 4–3. Freshman Kat Gallant pitched a complete game, holding back the Bluejays with fi ve strikeouts and allowing just two earned runs and one walk.

The Wildcats took a 1–0 lead in the second inning when sophomore outfi elder Kelsey White blasted her fi rst home run of the season. The following inning, Villanova took advantage of a Creighton error after a hit by senior third baseman Chloe Smith, to score another run.

Trouble arrived for the Wildcats when the Bluejays gained a 3–2 edge with a sacrifi ce fl y in the fi fth inning,

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March 6, MAIN CAMPUS GROUNDS

A staff member reported three unaffiliated juvenile males were yelling racial slurs.

Criminal Mischief

March 7 - March 8, ST. CLARE

HALL

A staff member reported the glass on a washing machine in St. Clare Hall was broken. Estimated cost of the repair is unknown at this time.

Liquor Underage

March 13, KLEKOTKA HALL

One female resident student, under the age of 21, was evaluated by VEMS for alcohol intoxication and transported to Bryn Mawr Hospital.

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Sexual Extortion

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A resident student reported being extorted for money resulting from a social media connection.

Sexual Extortion

February 1- March 13, SHEEHAN HALL

A resident student reported being extorted for money resulting from a social media connection

Disorderly Conduct

March 16, BARTLEY HALL

A staff member reported several students inside Bartley Exchange throwing chairs and kicking tables.

Theft by Unlawful Taking or Disposition

March 20, MAINTENANCE BUILDING

A staff member reported that their long board skateboard valued at $200 was stolen.

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