INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - The Sycamores powered past Butler with an 8-2 victory on Tuesday afternoon, fueled by an 11-hit offensive surge and strong pitching from Lauren Sackett and Hailey Griffin.

Indiana State jumped out to an early lead in the top of the 1st inning, scoring two runs. After Morgan Goodrich reached base on a Butler left fielder's error, Sophie Esposito doubled to center field, bringing Goodrich home for the first lead of the game.

Livi Colip then singled, advancing Esposito to third, before Hannah Welch hit a sacrifice fly to center field, scoring Esposito, making it 2-0 early.

Butler answered back in the bottom of the 1st with two runs of their own. Lehner singled, White walked, and both stole a base. Dorsett then singled to drive in both Lehner and White, knotting the game at 2-2.

In the top of the 2nd, the Sycamores responded with three runs to regain the lead. Peyton Simmons reached base on a throwing error, followed by Jordan Thatcher's single, advancing Simmons to third. 

Lauren Marsicek then hit a sacrifice fly to score Simmons. Goodrich singled, driving in Thatcher, and Sophie Esposito followed with a double, bringing in Goodrich to give the Sycamores a 5-2 advantage.

The Sycamores added three more insurance runs in the top of the 6th. Kenzie Cornwell, pinch-hitting, singled, and Simmons also singled. Luci Kapelka reached base on an error, and Marsicek reached on a fielder's choice, with Cornwell out at home. 

Morgan Goodrich then singled, driving in Kapelka, and Esposito singled to bring in Marsicek. A passed ball scored Poulson to cap the Sycamores 8-2 lead.

Indiana State's offense was led by Goodrich, Esposito, and Cornwell, who each recorded multi-hit games. 

Goodrich went 2-for-3 with 2 runs and 2 RBIs. Esposito had a standout performance, going 3-for-4 with 3 RBIs. Cornwell, in her pinch-hit appearance, also recorded 2 hits. Welch added an RBI and a double, while Marsicek contributed with a sacrifice fly and a run scored.

The Sycamores pitchers were stellar throughout the game. Lauren Sackett (W, 2-10) earned the win after pitching 4 innings, allowing 2 hits, 2 runs (both earned), 2 walks, and striking out 4. 

Hailey Griffin recorded a save in the victory as she closed out the game with 3 shutout innings, not allowing any hits or runs, while striking out 5 and walking none. As a team, the Sycamores allowed just 2 hits, 2 runs (both earned), 2 walks, and struck out 9.

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