The Northwest Missouri State softball team swept William Jewell Tuesday afternoon in Maryville, winning both contests in the final at bat of the game.

It took eight innings for anyone to cross the plate in game one, with Rebecca Maher ending the 1-0 contest with a walk-off single.

Alexis Kelsey drove in two with her walk-off single in game two, propelling the Bearcats to a thrilling 6-5 victory.

Coach Ryan Anderson’s squad improved its record to 15-3 this season, while the Cardinals fall to 6-8 overall.

Maher drove in four runs and scored two more on the day.

The Bearcats will return to conference competition when they head to Bolivar, Mo. for a doubleheader with Southwest Baptist Friday, March 11. First pitch is set for 1 p.m.

— Northwest Athletics —