Former Vian Lady Wolverine helps OBU split two games in Shawnee

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February 19, 2025

By David Seeley Sports Editor

SHAWNEE — Former Vian Lady Wolverine softball player Greenlee Wells and the Oklahoma Baptist University Bison split their only two games in the Great American Conference/ MIAA Invitational on Friday before the final three games, two on Saturday and one on Sunday, were canceled due to inclement weather.

The Bison blanked Fort Hays (Kan.) State 2-0 on Friday before losing 10-1 in five innings to Washburn.

In the win over Fort Hays State, Wells was 1-for-3 with her second home run of the season and two runs batted in.

In the loss to Washburn, Wells was hitless in one at-bat.

For the season, Wells is batting .286 with three doubles, two homers and 10 RBIs.

Wells and the Bison will return to action in a GAC road series against Arkansas-Monticello with a 1 p.m. doubleheader this Friday and a noon single game this Saturday.

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