TERRE HAUTE, Ind.- The Sycamores fell to Belmont in game two of the three-game series with a score of 6-0. The Bruins lead the series 2-0 over the Sycamores with the final game of the series to be played tomorrow at noon. 

Hailey Griffin (4-3) took the loss in the circle for Indiana State, throwing the first 4.0 innings, allowing six hits and three runs scored while striking out six. Cassi Newbanks took over the ball in the fifth inning where she quickly retired all three batters in relief. Newbanks went the final 3.0 innings of the game, where she allowed two hits and three runs scored while striking out two batters. 

The Bruins took the early lead in the first inning, with a sacrifice fly by Gressly to score Barnes, to take the lead 1-0 over the Sycamores.

Hailey Griffin was dominant in the second inning where she faced three batters and struck out all three.

Belmont advanced their lead to 3-0 in the third inning when bases were loaded and two runs were walked in. 

Belmont had the chance to extend their lead in the fourth inning when they had bases loaded, but the Sycamores defense held the Bruins scoreless. 

The Bruins added their final three runs in the 6-0 victory in the seventh inning, when Ledbetter singled to score Ensio, Haynie scored on a passed ball, and a sacrifice fly by Hughes drove in the final run for Belmont. 

Isabella Henning led the Sycamores offensively where she went 2-3 which included a double in the first inning, which is her 11th of the 2024 season. Abby Robakowski also recorded a double in the loss against Belmont's Emma Summers. 

Up Next:
Indiana State will host the final game of the three-game series against Belmont tomorrow at 12p.m ET.

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