DAVENPORT, IA- The Vikings bounced back from 1-1 split from last weekend's games with a pair of wins over the St. Ambrose Fighting Bees. After an extra-inning win in the first game, 9-6, the Vikings were able to bounce back with a decisive win in game two to cap off the afternoon, 5-2.
 
The Vikings struggled early in the first game as the Bees jumped out to a quick 6-1 lead in the first 4 innings of play. Grand View came alive in the top of the 5^th inning as they plated 5 runs to even the game up at 6 runs apiece. This scoring burst was sparked by a Mia Noelker double to score the first two runs of the inning. The game would remain tied through regulation before the Vikings connected on 4 hits to bring in 3 runs in the top of the 8^th to seal the win. Jessica Walljasper would pick up her 2^nd RBI of the game in this inning. Madi Huisman would pick up the 9-6 win in game one after only surrendering 2 hits in 2 innings pitched. 
 
Huisman stayed on the mound after finishing the first game and picked up her second win of the day by throwing 7 more innings and only surrendering 5 hits. The Vikings did their scoring early as they scored 4 of their 5 runs in the 3^rd inning highlighted by a Walljasper 2-run homer and a Regan Henn RBI double to center field. The Bees made a push in the bottom of the 6^th as they scored 2 runs, but the Viking defense would shut them down in the final frame to secure the 5-2 win. 
 
GAME NOTES 

• GV moves to 16-3 and 11-1 on the road.
• GV only struck out 3 times over the series, while striking out 9 batters  
• Walljasper leads the way with 4 RBI's and an HR
• Olivia Harmon and Rachel Anderson both picked up 4 hits on the afternoon.

 
WHAT'S NEXT? 
The Vikings open Heart of America play this coming Saturday, March 23^rd. They take on Park University in Parkville, MO with a doubleheader starting at 1 PM. The Vikings will also take on Baker University on Sunday in Baldwin City, KS. That doubleheader is also set for a 1 PM start.