DELAND, Fla. – Indiana State Softball closed out Saturday play at the Stetson Tournament with a split, starting with a 7–3 victory over Seton Hall and falling to host Stetson in the afternoon at Patricia Wilson Field.
The Sycamores jumped out to a 3–0 lead in the first inning. After Morgan Goodrich singled to start the frame, Madison Poulson tripled to drive her in. Indiana State continued to apply pressure, adding runs on a fielder's choice and an RBI single by Hannah Welch.
Indiana State extended the lead in the second inning, as Lauren Marsicek walked, stole second, and scored on an RBI single by Poulson to make it 4–0.
Seton Hall cut into the lead with two runs in the fourth, but the Sycamores answered immediately. Welch led off the bottom of the inning with a solo home run, and Indiana State followed with RBI hits from Marsicek and Poulson to push the advantage to 7–2.
After Seton Hall added an unearned run in the sixth, Indiana State closed the door defensively and sealed the win in the seventh.
Lauren Sackett earned the win in the circle, allowing three runs on three hits while striking out multiple batters. Caylee Gaytan came on in relief to shut down a bases-loaded threat in the seventh inning.
Indiana State was held scoreless in a 6–0 loss to host Stetson, closing Saturday's action.
The Hatters struck early, scoring two runs in the first inning on a two-run home run. Stetson added two more in the third inning and two additional runs in the fourth to build a 6–0 advantage.
Despite the final score, the Sycamores generated traffic on the bases throughout the game, recording six hits. Morgan Goodrich and Madison Poulson each collected multiple hits, while Indiana State also had several stolen bases to pressure the defense.
Stetson put the game away with a run in the seventh inning to secure the win.
How They Scored
vs. Seton Hall
News & Notes
Indiana State wraps up play at the Stetson Tournament on Sunday against UT Martin.
