The TMP-Marian softball team was swept in a home doubleheader with Colby on Monday afternoon, losing 4-1 and 8-5. The Monarchs fall to 4-6 on the season and host Ellis in a doubleheader Tuesday afternoon.

The Monarchs scored a run in the bottom of the first to tie the first game 1-1 but Colby scored in the fourth then added two in the sixth for the 4-1 victory. Alison Helget went the distance by took the loss, allowing on earned run on eight hits while striking out four and walking one. Laurel Hageman drove in the Monarchs only run with a first inning double.

In game two, Bailey Lacy struck out eight over seven innings but takes the loss. Lacy gives up three earned runs on six hits, striking out eight and walking seven. She also had three hits and an RBI. Katelyn Zimmerman had two hits including a double and scored three runs. Heidi Gottschalk added three RBIs.