Creighton uses long ball in sweep

Blair Lowe

WICHITA, Kan. -- Creighton Softball homered four times in each game to complete a doubleheader sweep of Wichita State at C. Howard Wilkins Softball Complex on Friday. Creighton won the first game 9-1 before a 14-4 victory that was called after six innings.

Sammy Snygg homered twice in the first game, while Alexis Cantu homered three times in the nightcap and threw a complete game to lead CU to the wins.

Creighton improved to 19-15-1 with the sweep (8-3 MVC), while Wichita State dropped to 7-28 (0-11 MVC), including eight straight losses.

The teams will conclude the three-game series on Saturday at Noon.