CHICAGO, Ill. - It took seven innings for Sunday's series finale between the Green Bay softball team and UIC to be decided, with the Phoenix bringing across two runs in the top of the seventh and slamming the door on the Flames' offense to take the game 3-1. The Phoenix took two out of three games in the series after the two teams split on Saturday.

GB jumped out in front immediately in the first thanks to an RBI single from sophomore Jadin Justman that scored senior Tiffany Giese.

The Flames tied the game in the third on a sac fly from Tara McElligott. GB reclaimed their lead in the seventh after loading the bases with one out and scoring runs on an RBI walk from graduate student Alicia Peters, as well a wild pitch that scored sophomore Samantha Saloun.

Senior Brittany Baneck (8-7) started in the circle and picked up the win for Green Bay. The right-hander went seven innings, giving up one run on three hits, allowing two walks, and striking out two.

Justman led the way offensively for the Phoenix, going 2-for-3 in the ballgame with an RBI. Giese put together a solid performance at the plate as well, going 2-for-4. Sophomore Gracie Peterson also helped out, finishing 2-for-3 at the dish.

GAME NOTES

» The Phoenix out-hit the Flames at a 7-3 clip.
» Baneck limited UIC to just 0-for-4 with runners in scoring position.
» Giese racked up her seventh stolen base of the season, and now sits at 31 career stolen bases, which is tied for the most in GB softball history.
» Baneck started in the circle in both Phoenix wins over the Flames this weekend.
» The Phoenix moved to 16-16 with the win. It's the first time GB has been at .500 or better since they were 4-4 on Feb. 16.
» GB is 8-4 in HL play, which is the fourth-best record in the league.
» UIC was led offensively by junior Carlee Jo Clark, who went 2-for-3 with a triple.
» Clark also led the Flames pitching staff, throwing seven innings of three-run ball.

UP NEXT

The Phoenix will play another doubleheader against St. Thomas on Tuesday. This time the two teams will square off in St. Paul, Minn., with first pitch set for 3 p.m.

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