BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Indiana State dropped two games on Sunday, losing 4-3 to Samford and 15-6 to UAB. Despite strong starts, the Sycamores couldn't hold their leads, with Samford rallying in the 7th and UAB extending their advantage throughout the game.
Game 1: Samford 4, Indiana State 3
In Game 1, Indiana State recorded five hits, with Morgan Goodrich leading the way with two. Madison Poulson, Isabelle Saylor, and Hannah Welch each contributed one hit.
The Sycamores came out strong in Sunday's game against Samford, scoring three runs in the first inning.
Madison Poulson and Morgan Goodrich led off with singles, followed by Hannah Welch's RBI. Annie Waggoner added another run on a fielder's choice, and Taylor Erschen's sacrifice fly made it 3-0 early for ISU.
Samford responded in the bottom of the second, cutting the lead to 3-1 with a solo home run by Campbell.
Indiana State threatened to extend its lead in the third with Goodrich and Saylor reaching base, but they couldn't capitalize on the scoring opportunity.
Samford cut the lead to 3-2 in the fourth, capitalizing on Bruce's double, a wild pitch, and Hargis' RBI single.
Samford completed their comeback in the bottom of the 7th, scoring two runs to take the lead. Nelson and Cothran helped set up the scoring, with Squillace's sacrifice fly and Shaw's bunt single securing the 4-3 win for the Bulldogs.
Lauren Sackett (1-3) took the loss, allowing ten hits and four runs while striking out five.
Game 2: UAB 15, Indiana State 6
The Blazers dominated early in Sunday's game and extended their lead throughout the game to secure a 15-6 victory over Indiana State.
UAB jumped to a 5-0 lead in the first inning, with key contributions including RBI singles from Smith and Aguilar, a throwing error that allowed Tucker to score, and Madison's two-RBI double.
The Blazers extended their lead to 7-0 in the second inning with Shirah's RBI and a wild pitch that allowed Aguilar to cross the plate.
Indiana State had a scoring opportunity in the bottom of the second, as Colip singled, Mills advanced to second, and Saylor reached on a hit-by-pitch. However, the Sycamores were unable to capitalize.
UAB continued to build their lead in the third, as Miles launched a two-RBI homer to make it 9-0, with Madison scoring alongside her. Indiana State's defense retired the next three batters to end the inning.
The Sycamores responded in the third, with Marsicek walking and Poulson singling. Marsicek then scored on a wild pitch, cutting UAB's lead to 9-1.
UAB struck again in the fourth with three more runs, including Wortham's two-RBI single and Wiggins' sac fly, pushing their lead to 12-1.
Freshman Abby Widmar made her first collegiate hit count, launching a two-run homer as part of Indiana State's fifth-inning rally. Simmons led off with a single before Widmar sent one over the fence to bring her home. The Sycamores kept the pressure on, with Marsicek doubling in Thatcher and Welch adding a two-RBI double to cut the deficit to 12-6.
The Blazers added three more runs in the sixth, with Miles contributing an RBI single and Tucker driving in two with a single of her own, bringing the score to 15-6.
Cassi Newbanks (0-2) took the loss, allowing 8 earned runs in 2.1 innings. Annie Waggoner gave up 3 earned runs in 1.2 innings, and Megan Asher allowed 3 runs in 2 innings of relief, striking out one.
Up Next:
The Sycamores will travel to UT Chattanooga next weekend, from February 21-23, to compete in a tournament. They will face off against UT Chattanooga, Lamar University, Illinois State, SEMO, and IU Indy.
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