(Peru, Neb.) – On another windy afternoon in Peru, MidAmerica Nazarene University (MNU) came to the Centennial Complex Field and swept the Peru State softball team.  The Pioneers took game one 7-3 and then won the second game 7-0.
 
With the double header sweep, MNU is now 23-11 overall and 14-4 in the Heart of America Athletic Conference (HAAC).  The Bobcats fell to 28-21 for the season and 7-9 in conference play.
 
Game One Action
 
MNU took the early lead in the first game when they scored three runs in the top of the first inning. 
 
Peru State tied the game up in the bottom of the second. 

(Fairbury) had two hits, one of which was a double to lead Peru State.
 
Devon Massengale (Elkhorn) tossed a complete game for the loss.  Massengale gave up 11 hits and seven earned runs while striking out two.

MNU GAME TWO BOX SCORE
 
Breast Cancer Awareness
 
The double header day was designated as Breast Cancer Awareness Day by the Bobcat softball team and was spear-headed by Massengale.  All of the Bobcat players wore pink socks and had pink bows in their hair.  A collection was taken and will be designated with the proceeds going to help support research in the cause.
 
Upcoming Games
 
Mother Nature permitting, the Bobcats will play in Atchison, Kan., on Sunday against the Benedictine College Ravens.  This is a rescheduled make-up date with the double header scheduled to start at 1 p.m.
 
Then, on Thursday, Peru State will be participating in the HAAC Post-Season Championship in Olathe, Kan.  All eight teams making the tourney will play one game on Thursday at 4 p.m.  Then, all eight will play Friday morning at 11 a.m. with two of the teams being eliminated in the double elimination tournament.
 
The 'Cats will be seeded no lower than sixth and could finish as the fifth seed, dependent on whether they can play on Sunday.