TOPEKA, Kan. – The Washburn Ichabods improved to 17-3 with a 5-1 victory over Minnesota Crookston on Sunday afternoon in the final game of the Washburn Invitational wrapping up the weekend with a 4-1 record overall. Washburn will now take part in the Midwest Classic Feb. 27-March 1 in Shawnee, Kan.

The Golden Eagles (2-12) scored first on a double steal in the top of the first, but Washburn responded immediately. McKenzie Sais walked and stole second before Taylor Brees delivered an RBI single to tie the game. A sacrifice fly from Madi Moore then plated Brees to give the Ichabods a 2-1 lead.

Washburn extended the advantage in the second inning. After Sais singled and stole another base, Brees ripped a two-run double to left center, pushing the lead to 4-1.

Sadie Walker moved to 8-1 on the season, throwing a complete-game five-hitter with five strikeouts and no walks.

Delaney Anderson provided an insurance run in the sixth with a solo homer to right center putting the Ichabods up 5-1.

Offensively, Brees led the way with two hits and 3 RBI, while Sais scored twice and stole two bases giving her 43 on the season - moving her into the top 10 on the MIAA single season stolen base chart. Aspen Burgardt also had two hits on the chilly afternoon as well.