TERRE HAUTE, Ind. –
Emi Jeras hit her third home run of the weekend and drove in two runs to lead Indiana State to a 9-2 victory over Illinois-Chicago on Saturday afternoon at Price Field.
Jeras provided the big blow in a four-run first inning, drilling a two-run shot to left field to give the Sycamores (15-10) an early cushion they would not relinquish. The Sycamores took advantage of early UIC defensive errors while
Lauren Sackett provided a steady presence in the circle to secure the series win over the Flames (12-14-1).
Lauren Sackett (9-5) earned her second win of the weekend in the circle, navigating through the UIC lineup across 7.0 innings of work. Sackett allowed just two runs while scattering seven hits to limit the Flames' scoring opportunities throughout the afternoon.
Mallory Chavez contributed significantly to the offense, recording two RBIs on a sacrifice fly in the second and a two-run single in the third.
Madison Poulson and
Morgan Goodrich also crossed the plate multiple times as the Sycamores took advantage of three UIC errors.
The Flames got on the board in the second inning when Grace Taylor doubled to left center to score Sam White. UIC added their final run in the first on a sacrifice fly by Siena Stickney. The Flames did not score again after the second inning.
How They Scored
News and Notes
- Emi Jeras finished the three-game series with three home runs and nine RBIs.
- Lauren Sackett moved 9-5 on the season after picking up two wins during the weekend series.
- Mallory Chavez recorded a season-high three RBIs in the series finale.
- Indiana State has won both MVC series they have played in the 2026 season after taking two of three against both Bradley and UIC.
