NEWBERG, Ore. – Pacific Lutheran softball shutout George Fox 2-0 on Saturday to complete the three-game series sweep this weekend. The game featured a lights out performance by starting pitcher Leah Butters, tossing a two-hit complete game and striking out five.

The Lutes collected their two runs in innings that allowed the lead off batter to reach on a fielding error. With a runner on in the second inning, Alison Behrends doubled to left field to put PLU up 1-0. In the third inning, Katie Lowery singled to score Spencer Sherwin from third.

Starter Allyssa Dendekker pitched a complete game for the Bruins, allowing only four hits and striking out three. Collecting the two hits for George Fox were Becca Olson and Kelsey Hansen.

The Lutes will continue their road series on Sunday against the Pacific Boxers. The action begins at noon, leading off with the remainder of the Feb. 22 matchup that was postponed at the top of the fourth inning due to rain. The Lutes are trailing the Boxers 2-1. The regularly scheduled doubleheader will follow directly after.