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Indiana State University Athletics

Sball
4
Indiana State INS 5-17
6
Winner Illinois ILL 11-9
Indiana State INS
5-17
4
Final
6
Illinois ILL
11-9
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E
Indiana State INS 0 0 0 2 0 1 1 4 10 0
Illinois ILL 0 0 0 4 2 0 X 6 10 1

W: Nuechterlein, Megan (2-2) L: Newbanks, Cassi (2-4) S: Yergler, Karley (1)

Game Recap: Softball | | Madi Randolph | GoSycamores.com

Sycamores Drop Hard-Fought Battle to Illinois, 6-4

Urbana, Ill. – The Sycamores fell to Illinois 6-4 on Tuesday, despite a strong offensive effort led by Abby Widmar, who went 3-for-4 with an RBI and two runs scored.

Indiana State struck first and took a 2-0 lead in the fourth. Abby Widmar's RBI single scored Hannah Welch, and Kenzie Cornwell reached on an error, bringing in another run.

Illinois surged ahead in the bottom of the fourth, scoring four runs to take a 4-2 lead. After loading the bases with no outs, Berkmeyer delivered a grand slam to left field. 

Illinois extended its lead to 6-2 in the fifth, with Caryl scoring on Donahue's RBI single and Cushing adding another run with an RBI single.

ISU trimmed the deficit in the sixth, making it 6-3. After Welch led off with a single but was erased on a double play, the Sycamores strung together three straight hits to load the bases. Bri Marx then drew a bases-loaded walk to bring in Widmar before Illinois escaped the inning.

The Sycamores put up a fight in the seventh but fell short, 6-4. Annie Waggoner led off with a single, and after two strikeouts, Colip delivered an RBI double to score Goodrich. Widmar followed with a single to put runners on the corners, but Illinois secured the final out to seal the win.

Abby Widmar (3), Annie Waggoner, Sophie Esposito, Hannah Welch, Livi Colip, Kenzie Cornwell, Lauren Marsicek, and Madison Poulson each recorded one of the team's ten hits, facing Illini pitchers Nuechterlein and Yergler.

Hailey Griffin started strong in the circle for the Sycamores, pitching 3.0 innings and allowing just two hits while striking out two batters and keeping Illinois scoreless.

Cassi Newbanks (2-4) faced some challenges, giving up four hits and four earned runs in her appearance at Eichelberger Field.

Megan Asher came in for 3.0 innings of relief, allowing four hits and two earned runs while recording two strikeouts for the Sycamores pitching staff.

Up Next: The Sycamores will kick off their home schedule this weekend, facing Valparaiso at 3 p.m. on Friday, 2 p.m. on Saturday, and 12 p.m. on Sunday.

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