Shepherd Softball Sweeps Lock Haven; Ruffner Ties Strikeout Mark

LOCK HAVEN, Pa. – Shepherd University (21-23, 11-15 PSAC East) swept a doubleheader with Lock Haven (16-24, 12-16 PSAC East) in PSAC East softball action at Lock Haven on Saturday. Shepherd posted a 3-1 win in game one as freshman pitcher Madelayne Ruffner (Charles Town, W.Va./Washington) tied her single-game strikeout mark with 16 strikeouts (had 16 against Northern State earlier this season). The Rams added a 5-2 victory in the nightcap to grab the sweep. The Rams took a 1-0 lead in the fourth inning in game one as junior third baseman Lauren Moore (Frederick, Md./Tuscarora/Trevecca Nazarene) singled and was…