WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind.- Indiana State Softball wrapped up Wednesday night's play, falling to Purdue, 5-3, at Bittinger Stadium.
Both teams scored to open the game. The Sycamores scored off a double by Claire Connelly that drove Madison Poulson home. The Boilermakers didn't hesitate to respond, as they scored two runs at the top of the inning to take the lead 2-1.
During the second inning, Indiana State tied the scoreboard after both Brailey Mills and Isabelle Saylor singled, advancing bases, followed by a third single to the left field by Morgan Goodrich, that drove Brailey Mills home.
Both teams remained tied until two extra innings were played. The Sycamores made several efforts during the game; Morgan Goodrich got two hits and one RBI, while Hannah Welch stole a base during the sixth inning. In the circle, the redshirt-senior Lauren Sackett kept putting pressure on the opposing team, as she pitched all ten innings, and reached twelve strikeouts, beating her season and personal best marks.
The match kept going until the tenth inning, when Purdue scored three runs off a home run to secure the win.
News & Notes
The Sycamores will continue conference play this weekend against UIC at Price Field.
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