TERRE HAUTE, Ind. - Indiana State Softball is gearing up for a competitive weekend in Chattanooga, Tennessee, as they take on the Frost Classic Tournament.
The Sycamores open play on Friday against Lamar University at 12:30 p.m., followed by a matchup with host UT Chattanooga at 3 p.m. Saturday's slate features a conference showdown with Illinois State at 12:30 p.m., followed by a 3 p.m. contest against SEMO. Indiana State wraps up the tournament on Sunday with a 12:00 p.m. game against IU Indy.
Last Time Out:
Indiana State faced a tough weekend at the Samford Tournament, dropping all four games despite several strong individual performances.
The Sycamores opened play on Friday with a pair of close losses, falling 2-1 to UAB and 3-1 to Samford. Lauren Sackett and Hailey Griffin each delivered solid pitching outings, with Sackett going the distance against UAB and Griffin allowing just one hit against Samford.
Madison Poulson, Hannah Welch, and Whitley Wischmeier contributed offensively, but Indiana State struggled to push runs across in key moments.
On Sunday, Indiana State built an early 3-0 lead against Samford, highlighted by RBI from Welch, Annie Waggoner, and Taylor Erschen. However, Samford chipped away and completed the comeback in the seventh for a 4-3 win.
The weekend concluded with a 15-6 loss to UAB, despite a late rally that included Abby Widmar's first collegiate homerun. The freshman's two-run shot was part of a fifth-inning surge that also saw doubles from Lauren Marsicek and Welch. However, UAB's early scoring was too much to overcome.
Sycamore Standouts:
Hannah Welch and Sophie Esposito lead the Sycamores with six hits each. Welch has recorded two doubles, four RBIs, and a perfect 3-3 stolen bases, while Esposito has one double, two RBIs, and two stolen bases, while scoring four runs.
Abby Widmar hit the first home run of the 2025 season for the Sycamores during their 15-6 loss to UAB on Sunday.
Hailey Griffin leads the Sycamores pitching staff with an 1.62 ERA with a 1-2 record over 17.1 innings pitched. She has allowed 11 hits, 9 runs, and 5 walks, while striking out 15 batters.
Scouting Opponents:
Lamar enters this weekend with a 6-3 record, going 3-2 in the I-10 Border Classic last weekend. They defeated Nicholls 12-1 and Missouri State 3-2 twice but lost to Tulsa 6-2 and Tennessee 13-0.
Veronica Harrison leads Lamar with a .435 batting average. Through 9 games, she has recorded 10 hits, 2 home runs, 2 runs scored, and 7 RBIs.
Reagan Smith remains undefeated in the circle with a 2-0 record. She has posted a 3.07 ERA over 14.2 innings, allowing 19 hits and 8 runs, while striking out 7..
UT Chattanooga has a 3-7 record after hosting the Chattanooga Challenge last weekend. The Mocs lost to North Alabama 8-2 and 5-0, and dropped two games to Lindenwood 5-1 and 5-4, but secured a 5-3 win over Lindenwood on Sunday.
Olivia Lipari has been a standout, hitting .429 with 12 hits, including a home run, and driving in 11 RBIs while scoring seven runs. Acelynn Sellers has also contributed with four home runs this season.
On the mound, Peja Goold has pitched 21 innings, posting a 3.33 ERA with 25 strikeouts, a 1-3 record, and 15 runs allowed.
Illinois State enters with a 2-7 record after competing in the Puerto Vallarta College Challenge last weekend. The Redbirds suffered losses to Brigham Young University 1-0, Florida International University 4-0, and Indiana University 6-5, while securing their lone win against North Dakota State University with a 3-0 victory.
Delainey Bryant has played in all 10 games for Illinois State, posting a .267 batting average. She has recorded eight hits, including one double, and has driven in one RBI.
Hannah Meshnick has a 1.25 ERA with a 2-2 record over 33.2 innings pitched. She has allowed 31 hits, nine runs, and 10 walks, while striking out 10 batters.
SEMO enters with a 2-2 record after competing in the Cardinal Clash last weekend. The Redhawks lost to Troy 4-2 and WKU 6-1 but secured victories over Alabama State, winning 14-3 and 5-3.
Tatum Gerwitz is hitting .700 through 4 games, with seven hits in 10 at-bats. She has recorded one double, one RBI, and scored four runs.
Elliott Stinson has a perfect 0.00 ERA with a 1-0 record over 4.2 innings pitched. She has allowed three hits and two walks while striking out 3 batters.
IU Indy enters with a 2-5 record heading into this weekend. The Greyhounds split a pair of games with Canisius, losing 3-2 and winning 9-1. They also fell to USC Upstate 13-2, with two games over the weekend canceled.
Kendal Calvert is hitting .333 with six hits in 18 at-bats. She has recorded two doubles and six total bases, and has played in seven. games, starting six.
Lily Roush has a 3.23 ERA with a 1-1 record over 13 innings pitched. She has allowed 11 hits, six earned runs, and four walks, while striking out four batters.
Up Next:
The Sycamores will travel to Knoxville, Tennessee, next weekend from February 28 to March 2 to compete in a tournament. They will face UT Martin, Tennessee, and Delaware State.
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