TERRE HAUTE, Ind. – Indiana State opened its three-game series against Murray State with a 2-0 victory, powered by home runs from Hannah Welch and Sophie Esposito, along with a dominant performance in the circle from Hailey Griffin.

Griffin (5-5) was nearly untouchable, tossing a complete-game one-hitter while striking out seven and allowing just one walk.

She set the tone early, retiring the first nine batters she faced and holding the Racers hitless until the fourth inning, when Minor recorded their lone hit of the game.

Welch put the Sycamores on the board in the bottom of the second, launching her second home run of the season—and her career—to give Indiana State a 1-0 lead.

Her solo shot also forced a Murray State pitching change. The Sycamores continued to threaten in the inning, loading the bases after a Brailey Mills single and walks from Bri Marx and Madison Poulson, but the Racers escaped with a strikeout to limit the damage.

Esposito kept the offensive momentum going in the third, leading off with a deep shot over the center fielder's head for her second triple of the season. She later added to Indiana State's lead in the fifth, crushing her second home run of the season—and her career—to make it 2-0.

With Griffin dealing in the circle and the defense behind her holding strong, the Sycamores secured the shutout win to take the series opener.

Up Next:
The Sycamores will continue their series against Murray State tomorrow with a doubleheader. The first game will start at noon, followed by the second game at 2:30 PM.

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