The Xavier softball team split a Mississippi Valley Conference doubleheader with Iowa City West Tuesday.

The Saints won the first game, 5-2. Iowa City West took the nightcap, 5-1.

Xavier (4-3, 4-2) is ranked No. 13 in Class 4A. Iowa City West (1-5, 1-4) is ranked No. 15 in Class 5A.

Maria Steffen tossed a complete game for the Saints in the 5-2 victory. She allowed five hits and two earned runs.

Charlotte Richards hit two doubles for Xavier in Game 1. Katie Langholz and Cassie Himmelsbach also had two hits and Langholz drove in three runs.

Ellie Malecek took the loss for Xavier in the second game.