Box Score 1 | Box Score 2 | Box Score 3 | Box Score 4 Wichita, Kan. - The Comets Softball team traveled down to Kansas to take part in the Friends University Tournament where after 12 games, they finally got to play on true dirt. 

Friday Game 1 vs. S.W. Christian (OK) L 8-3
In game one, Southwestern Christian pushed across two runs in the first to go ahead 2-0. The Eagles tacked on three runs in the third and another run in the top of the fourth to lead 6-0.

The Comets got on the board in the bottom of the fourth inning when Madison Torres opened the inning with a bomb to right field. Mayville State added base runners on first and third with two out but the Eagles escaped the inning, which made the score 6-1.

Southwestern Christian responded with single runs in both the fifth and sixth innings to expand the lead to 8-1.

In the bottom of the sixth Erika Howell started the inning with a lead off double, followed by a single by Kennedy Vettel. Lindsay Tulla rapped a single into left which scored Howell. Ryanne Bass scored Tulla on a RBI ground out to cut the deficit to 8-3.

Neither team got on the scoreboard in the seventh inning, which made the final score 8-3.

Tulla went 3 for 3 in game one with a run and RBI. Courtney Boll pitched five innings and allowed only one earned run and struck out four Eagles.

Friday Game 2 vs. Cottey College (MO) W 14-11
Game two featured a rare Battle of the Comets. The fireworks began early as Mayville State sent 11 batters to the plate in the top of the first.

Mayville State loaded the bases on 2 HBP's and a single, then Alyssa Avila singled to score Tulla.

Miquela Pino received a RBI walk to score Mackenzie Iverson. Terres added another single to score Megan Elliot, Howell singled to left to plate Avila and Vettel was hit by a pitch with the bases full to score Pino and gave Mayville State an early 5-0 lead.

Cottey scored a run in the bottom of the first to cut the lead to 5-1. Mayville State's offense continued to churn in the second.

Elliott opened the inning with a single followed by a Bass single two batters later. Terres stepped to the plate and launched her second homer of the day, this one a three run shot to boost Mayville State's lead to 8-1.

Once again, Cottey added some runs to chip away at the lead to 8-3. Mayville State responded with a single by Autumn McGough and a double by Elliott before Avila hit a sacrifice fly to center which allowed McGough to score. After three innings, Mayville State led 9-3.

Cottey got closer in the bottom of the fourth inning with three runs, then erupted for five runs in the sixth to take the lead 11-9 going into the seventh.

Mayville State righted the ship immediately. Howell walked and Vettel singled to put two runners on.

Tulla ripped another three run home run for Mayville State to retake the lead 12-11. Avila smacked a double which score Kailey Olson from first base and later in the inning Pino hit a RBI ground out to score Avila.

This outburst gave Mayville State a 14-11 lead.

Cottey scattered three hits in the bottom of the inning but did not score any of them to give Mayville State the Comets victory at 14-11.

Terres went 2 for 4 with the HR and four RBI, both Tulla and Avila added two hits and three RBI, Elliott finished with three hits and two runs to lead the Comets offense. Haines got her second win of the season with a scoreless seventh inning.

"Game one against S.W. Christian we were flat in all aspects, but we had some serious bounce back in game two. It was a back and forth ping pong match between us and Cottey and I loved that our kids kept trying to win pitches and at bats until the very last out of the 7th. Our approach at the plate was confident and we weren't second guessing pitches. Our first game started at 1pm and our last game ended around 10pm, so for us to stay focused and pull out the win was impressive," said head coach Jordan Olson

Saturday Game 1 vs. Peru State (Neb.) W 7-4
The Comets Softball team finished their Friends University Tournament with games against the Peru State Bobcats and the St. Ambrose Fighting Bees.

Mayville State swept the day with a 7-4 win over the Bobcats and an 8-1 thrashing of the Bees.

Peru State opened the scoring with a pair of runs in the first inning.

The Comets stormed back in the bottom of the third. Kennedy Vettel drew a walk and Lindsay Tulla later scored her with a single. With two out and the bases loaded, Ryanne Bass walked to bring in Mackenzie Iverson. After three innings, the score was tied at 2.

The Bobcats took back the lead in the top half of the fourth inning with a home run. Madison Terres returned the favor in the bottom of the inning with a lead off homer of her own and knotted the game at 3.

After a scoreless fifth, Peru State once again plated a run in the sixth inning to go up by a score of 4-3.

Vettel and Tulla singled in the bottom of the sixth and Iverson reached on an infield error, which filled the bases. Megan Elliott stepped to the plate and unleashed a GRAND SLAM to reclaim the lead at 7-4!

The Comets almost added more runs but left a runner at third base to end the inning.

Emily Haines was called in the bottom of the seventh inning to get the save. With a runner at second base and one out, Haines induced a fly out and ground out to seal the 7-4 win.

Courtney Boll earned the win with 6.1 innings and allowed only two earned runs with four strikeouts. Elliott finished with four RBIs, Iverson and Vettel added two hits and two runs apiece.

Saturday Game 2 vs. Saint Ambrose (IA) W 8-1
In game two against St. Ambroise, the Comets struck early. In the bottom of the first both Tulla and Elliott reached on errors.

Mayville State took advantage of those as Alyssa Avila rapped a RBI single and Miquela Pino forced another Bees miscue which brought Avila home. The Comets took an early 2-0 advantage.

After three scoreless innings, the Bees got on the board with a run in the fifth, which sliced the lead to 2-1 Comets.

Mayville State opened the floodgates in the bottom half of the fifth. The Comets quickly loaded the bases, then Pino singled up the middle to bring in Kate Vigen and Kailey Olson.

Isis Johnson stepped to the plate for a pinch hit opportunity and doubled in Pino and Bass, and a Bees error allowed Erika Howell to score. This outburst gave the Comets a 7-1 lead.

Mayville State was not finished, as they added to their lead in the sixth. With two outs, Terres singled into left which allowed Koral Perez to score easily and made the score 8-1.

After a 1-2-3 seventh for St. Ambroise, the Comets win their third game in a row.

Haines cruised to another victory, as she pitched seven strong innings with five hits, one run and six K's. The offense was a true team affair as eight Comets collected hits and scored a run. Avila reached base three times, and Pino and Johnson racked up two RBI apiece.

"Overall the weekend was a good one. With Sam Shumway out [knee], we have had to reconstruct our line up and have had some people step up that we needed to. It was nice to see our players find ways on base and take advantage of opposing teams mistakes. I really enjoyed the consistent fight these last three games. They approached each inning 0-0, looking to find ways to win pitches and create chaos for defenses. In the circle and defensively we were better this weekend," said Olson.

The sweep boosts the Comets record to 5-11. Mayville State will travel from Kansas to Arizona to compete in the Tucson Invitational this week. Due to travel issues, Monday's games have been cancelled and Tuesday's are TBD. 

"Tucson will be no easy feat. We see some tough competition. We get rematches with Jamestown and No. 12 Northwestern, in which I expect us to perform at a higher level this go around," added Olson.