Phoenix Weekly presented by Capital Credit Union: April 2, 2025

4/2/2025 3:30:00 PM

GREEN BAY, Wis. – Welcome to the first April edition of the Phoenix Weekly, presented by Capital Credit Union. Softball will resume Horizon League play at King Park this weekend and golf has a big weekend on the road.

WEEK IN REVIEW
SOFTBALL
The Green Bay softball team went 1-2 in a three-game series at Oakland this past week, winning game one 8-1 before falling in game two, 4-2, and game three, 11-10. The Phoenix offense scored early and often in game one, going ahead 6-0 by the fourth inning thanks to a big performance at the plate from Emma Krueger. Krueger finished the game 2-for-4 with three RBI and Sara Ebner went 3-for-4. GB starter Genesis Eggart held the Oakland offense in check once again in the seventh and secured the 8-1 win. The lefty pitched a complete game, allowing just one run and four hits while striking out five.

Despite picking up eight hits in the ballgame and out-hitting Oakland, Green Bay was unable to push across more runs, as the Phoenix fell to the Golden Grizzlies 4-2 in game two. The Phoenix scoring came from a two-run homer from Sidney LaMotte; however, the Golden Grizzlies scored four runs off of GB starter Ava Schill and won the game.

After falling behind big early, the Green Bay softball team nearly made a nine-run comeback but ended up falling short in the third game of their series against Oakland 11-10. Paeton Kringel was dominant in the circle, striking out 11 Oakland hitters over 6.1 innings of work. The Golden Grizzlies opened the scoring in the first inning with a nine spot. Green Bay pulled it all the way back to 10-10 through six and a half innings, but Oakland tallied an 11th run in the bottom of the seventh to win the contest.

MEN'S GOLF
The Green Bay men's golf team kicked off the spring season on Monday and Tuesday at the Don Benbow Butler Spring Invitational at the Highland Country Club. The Phoenix finished 13th out of 13 teams.

Individually, Green Bay was led by Mason Haupt, who shot rounds of 74 (+4), 72 (+2), and 72 (+2) to finish in 45th place individually. Logan Pechinski was just behind him, finishing in 52nd place after rounds of 72 (+2), 74 (+4), and 73 (+3). Rounding out the Phoenix top three was Yinta Yang, who ended the three rounds +10 to come in 60th place.

Green Bay has a quick turnaround and will compete on Friday and Saturday at the WIU Intercollegiate hosted by Western Illinois at TPC Deere Run in Silvis, Ill. Follow the event with live state HERE.

A LOOK AHEAD
SOFTBALL
The Phoenix was slated to host IU Indy this Friday and Saturday in a return to Horizon League action. The two teams will start the series on Friday at 2 p.m. followed by a Saturday doubleheader starting at noon. Both of Saturday's games will be broadcast on ESPN+.

MEN'S GOLF
The Green Bay men's golf team has a busy week upcoming, with the WIU Intercollegiate, set for April 4-5 at TPC Deere Run in Silvis, Ill. Following, the Phoenix will tee off at NKU's Jewell Invitational from April 7-8 at Elks Run Golf Course in Batavia, Ohio.

WOMEN'S GOLF
The Phoenix women will also be in action at the WIU Intercollegiate on April 4-5.

OTHER HAPPENINGS
Another familiar face is back with the Green Bay women's basketball program. Head Coach Kayla Karius announced the hiring of Patrick Bowlin as an Assistant Coach on Wednesday morning. "We are thrilled to welcome Patrick back to Green Bay," said Karius. "He is a dedicated assistant who shines in recruiting and player development. With his prior knowledge of our program, he will excel in this role, and we look forward to him helping us continue the great tradition of success in our program!"

Green Bay Athletics officially launched a team store last Wednesday. The store is located in the lobby of the athletics office at the Kress Center on campus. Phoenix fans can gear up on a wide variety of apparel, including t-shirts, polos, long-sleeve shirts, sweatshirts, and more! Sizes range from youth to adult.

As the NFL Draft nears, Green Bay Athletics is also excited to announce the Fly With The Phoenix NFL Draft Primer event at The Legacy Hotel on April 22. This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity will feature men's basketball Head Coach Doug Gottlieb, national sports sensation Dan Patrick, and comedian Frank Caliendo along with former NFL executives in a VIP experience at Green Bay's premier 5-star hotel. To register, click this link. Price for this exclusive event is $5,000 for a group of eight people, and that includes premier food and drinks from The Legacy. All proceeds will directly benefit Phoenix Basketball through the Fly With The Phoenix Collective, the Official Collective of the Green Bay Phoenix.

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