Softball splits doubleheader against North Central

ROCK ISLAND — The Augustana Vikings softball team split a CCIW doubleheader on Wednesday with the North Central Cardinals. The Vikings took game one 3-2 before North Central sealed the 4-0 victory in the second game. GAME ONE Both teams played strong defense through the first three innings before the fourth inning, when Augie began their scoring momentum. Madi Bickell singled to left field and advanced on a fielder’s choice. Marley Behm entered the game to run for Bickell and crossed home plate on another fielder’s choice to take the early 1-0 lead. In the bottom of the fifth, Alexis…