CLERMONT, FL - The Calvin softball team improved to 7-3 on the season including 6-2 on its spring break trip with victories over Thomas College of Maine and Buena Vista of Iowa.

Calvin opened the day with a 10-2 victory over Thomas College that was completed after five innings because of the mercy rule.

Senior Lina Avila  went 2-for-3 with a double and three runs batted in while sophomore Lydia Gildea had a double and two runs scored. Senior Ashley Jakus also scored a pair of runs in the win.

Freshman Cassidy Vlot went the first four innings and picked up the win, improving her season record to 3-2.

In the win over Buena Vista, senior Caitlin Callow went the distance to improve her season record to 4-1.

Calvin collected 12 hits in the win led by Vlot and junior Christie VanderMeer who had three hits apiece. Junior Merin Cok also had two hits and three runs batted in while senior Janelle Agren also drove in a pair of runs. Vlot had a double as did freshman Maddie Teune.

Calvin will close out its spring trip on Friday as it faces St. Catherine and nationally-ranked St. Thomas. Both opponents are from the state of Minnesota.