[Softball] Criner powers Rio to sweep of Eagles

Rio Grande Sports Information
    WILMORE, Ky. - The University of Rio Grande softball team brought out their collective whoopin' sticks against host Asbury University, but it was sophomore shortstop Michaela Criner who played the role of lead bully in the beatdown.
    The Bremen, Ohio native had six hits, including three home runs, and drove in 10 runs to lead the RedStorm in a doubleheader sweep of the Eagles, Friday afternoon, in River States Conference play at Asbury Field.
    Rio cruised a 17-1 five-inning win over its host in the opener, before posting a six-inning 13-2 triumph in the nightcap.
    The RedStorm improved to 22-9 overall and 9-1 in league play with the two victories.
    Asbury dropped to 9-9 overall and 2-4 in the RSC as a result of the sweep.