SOUTH EUCLID, Ohio – Notre Dame College's starting pitcher, Taylor Olson pitched a total of 14 scoreless innings on Senior Day as NDC completed the sweep of West Virginia State University on Saturday afternoon, winning game one 1-0 and game two, 4-0.

The Falcons (18-21 overall, 9-13 MEC) snapped a two game losing streak and have now swept three conference opponents, at home, this season. The Yellow Jackets (21-23, 7-15 MEC) are now 4-6 in their last 10 games.

Game 1

The Falcons were able to get the first run on the board in the first inning. The only run of the game came off the bat of Erin Calhoun. Emily Kusmits led off with a single and two batters later, Nicole Luciano was hit by a pitch. With two outs, Calhoun hit a ball down the left field line, scoring Kusmits.

West Virginia State only had four runners in scoring position after the first inning.

Taylor Olson (10-11) went seven innings for the Falcons, giving up no runs on five hits as she picked up the win.

For West Virginia State, Emily Thompson (5-9) was the tough luck losing pitcher after she gave up one run on three hits. Madison Rafuson went 2-for-2 with a double.

Game 2

All of Notre Dame's runs came in the bottom of the third inning. Rachelle Miller singled to start the inning. Emily Kusmits reached second base on a bad throw by the third baseman, Zoey Carte. Nicole Luciano then doubled to right field, scoring both runners. The next batter, Maria Vanadia, hit a two-run homer to right center field, putting the Falcons up, 4-0.

Vanadia knew what she was looking for, based on the way she had been pitched all day.

"They were throwing me outside pitches all day," Vanadia mentioned. "I was looking outside and I saw the pitch that I wanted. I swung as hard as I could and hit my first outside (pitch) homerun ever."  

Again, Taylor Olson (11-11) went seven innings for Notre Dame and picked up the win. She did not allow a run and gave up five hits. Vanadia and Miller both went 2-for-3 in the game.

Amanda McDonald (4-6) started the game in the pitcher's circle for the Yellow Jackets. She lost the game after allowing four runs on four hits over three innings.

Head coach Amy Kyler was happy with how the team played over the weekend, as they were more relaxed and were able to get some big outs.

"I gave the control to the girls, making them feel more accountable for what's going on, on the field," Kyler said. "They are a lot more relaxed and confident and we would like to keep this good temperament that we have, going."

The Falcons will stay at home and play a double-header with Lake Erie College on Tuesday, April 18. The first pitch for game one is scheduled for 3 p.m.