Softball claimed the second game of the doubleheader at Dubuque

DUBUQUE, Iowa — The Augustana Vikings softball team split the day against the Dubuque Spartans on Thursday. In game one, the Vikings fell 3-2 before claiming a 9-0 shutout victory in game two. GAME ONE The Spartans struck first with a run in the bottom of the opening inning to take an early lead. Both teams were held scoreless until the fourth, when A’Rion Lonergan sparked the offense with a single up the middle. She then stole second to move into scoring position before Aubrey Gradin delivered a single to center field, driving in Lonergan to even the score at…