Box Score
Blaine Kinsey
GoSycamores.com
AUBURN, Ala.—Playing the highest ranked opponent in school history, the Indiana State Softball Team fell behind third-ranked Auburn early as they fell to the Tigers in the finale of the Tiger Invitational Sunday.
The Tigers capitalized on an early Sycamore error to plate nine runs, only two earned, in the top of the first inning to take an early lead over ISU.
The Sycamores threatened in the bottom of the first inning when freshman Shaye Barton lined a single and advanced to second on a fielding error but ISU couldn't push anything across.
After the third-ranked Tigers plated five more in the second, the Sycamores again threatened when junior Jackie Hernandez received a one out walk before senior Mallory Schneid hit a double to center. The Sycamores again were unable to push any runs across, however, as a pair of strikeouts ended the frame.
The Tiger offense showed why it is one of the best in the nation as they continued to pile on the hits and went on to defeat the Sycamores by a final score of 21-0.
The Sycamores will return to action Friday when they travel to Nashville, Tenn. for the Purple & Gold Challenge hosted by Lipscomb.
