Sydney Galligan hit two doubles and drove in three runs as the Xavier Saints defeated Dubuque Senior, 8-3, in the first game of a Mississippi Valley Conference softball doubleheader at Bob Erusha Field on Thursday.

Jacey Wiebold got the victory on the mound for Xavier (19-13, 13-11).

Dubuque Senior won the second game, 4-2. Haley Deutmeyer hit a two-run double for the Saints. Erin Drahozal took the loss.

Dubuque Senior raised its records to 31-6 overall and 20-4 in the conference.