TERRE HAUTE, Ind. – Emi Jeras homered and drove in five runs in the second game of Friday's doubleheader to lead an Indiana State offense that bounced back from an early 14-2 loss to top UIC at Price Field, 9-1. 

Jeras struck with a three-run home run in the first inning to set the tone for the Sycamores (14-10) in the second game. She added a two-run double in the third inning as Indiana State scored in three of the five innings played to secure the victory. 

Lauren Sackett (8-5) picked up the win in the circle for the Sycamores in game two, going the full 5.0 innings while allowing five hits and one run while striking out two. Sackett effectively navigated through the Flames' lineup, keeping UIC off the board in four of her five frames. 

In the opening contest, UIC (12-12-1) used a nine-run third inning to propel itself to a 14-2 victory over Indiana State. UIC's Larissa Ortiz homered and drove in three runs for the team, while adding three hits in the UIC win. 

Emi Jeras provided the offensive spark in game one as well, hitting a two-run home run in the fourth inning to keep the Sycamores on the scoreboard. Hannah Welch and Lauren Marsicek each added hits in the early loss. 

Caylee Gaytan (5-3) was charged with the loss in the opening contest. Gaytan started the game and went 2.1 innings, allowing seven runs on four hits before returning to the circle in the fifth inning to close out the frame. 

How They Scored - Game 1 

• UIC: Larissa Ortiz hit a two-run home run to left, scoring Siena Stickney (2-0). 
• UIC: Siena Stickney reached on an error, scoring Nina Pesare (3-0). 
• UIC: Larissa Ortiz singled to left field, scoring Sam Tourtillott (4-0). 
• UIC: Emilia Bartholomew doubled to center field, scoring Siena Stickney and Ari O'Connell (6-0). 
• UIC: Grace Taylor hit a sacrifice fly to right field, scoring Larissa Ortiz (7-0). 
• UIC: Cameran Rios singled to center field, scoring Emilia Bartholomew (8-0). 
• UIC: Ari O'Connell doubled to right center, scoring Sam Tourtillott, Nina Pesare, and Cameran Rios (11-0). 
• UIC: Grace Taylor homered to left field, scoring Emily Brecht (13-0). 
• Indiana State: Emi Jeras hit a two-run home run to center field, scoring Hannah Welch (13-2). 
• UIC: Sophie Gerochi hit a sacrifice fly to center field, scoring Siena Stickney (14-2). 

How They Scored - Game 2 

• Indiana State: Emi Jeras homered to left, scoring Mallory Chavez and Morgan Goodrich (3-0). 
• UIC: Cameran Rios hit a solo home run to center (3-1). 
• Indiana State: Emi Jeras doubled to right center, scoring Hannah Welch and Mallory Chavez (5-1). 
• Indiana State: Claire Connelly doubled to center field, scoring Emi Jeras (6-1). 
• Indiana State: Lauren Marsicek singled to center field, scoring Bella Pusateri (7-1). 
• Indiana State: Madison Poulson reached on an error, scoring Ireland Riley (8-1). 
• Indiana State: Mallory Chavez walked with the bases loaded, scoring Lauren Marsicek (9-1) 

News and Notes 

• Emi Jeras finished the doubleheader with two home runs, a double, and seven RBIs. 
• Lauren Sackett earned her team-leading eighth win of the season in the game two victory. 
• Morgan Goodrich extended her impact on the base paths, recording a stolen ball in both the first and second games. 

• Indiana State recorded its 14th win of the season, surpassing their record from the start of the day. 

Up Next 
Indiana State and UIC close out the weekend series on Saturday at noon,  with first pitch set for 12 p.m. ET at Price Field.  
 

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