TERRE HAUTE, Ind. – Indiana State celebrated Senior Day on Saturday at Price Field, honoring its senior class and competing throughout a pair of tightly played contests against Drake. The Sycamores continued to generate traffic on the bases, produced multiple extra-base hits, and received strong defensive efforts in both games, falling 2–1 in Game 1 and 1–0 in Game 2.
Indiana State put together several quality scoring opportunities in the opener, highlighted by a fourth-inning surge that tied the game. Madison Poulson sparked the rally with a single down the left-field line and advanced to second on an outfield misplay. Addie Burns followed with a sharp RBI double to left, bringing Poulson home and evening the score at 1–1.
The Sycamores continued to apply pressure in the sixth, where Lauren Marsicek singled and moved to third on a bunt single from Morgan Goodrich. Mallory Chavez then delivered a two-out double to left, nearly plating the go-ahead run before a close play at the plate ended the inning.
Indiana State finished with six hits in the opener, including doubles from Burns and Chavez, and held Drake to just four hits behind a steady defensive performance.
The Sycamores continued to compete in a tight pitchers' duel in the nightcap, producing eight hits and putting runners aboard in five different innings. Indiana State's best chance came in the seventh, when Bella Pusateri singled and advanced to third on an error and a flyout. Morgan Goodrich then delivered a clutch RBI single up the middle to bring Pusateri home, putting ISU on the board in the final frame.
Indiana State's offense was highlighted by a double from Hannah Welch in the second, multiple singles from Claire Connelly, and a strong day at the plate from Goodrich, who recorded hits in both games. The Sycamores also played clean defense throughout the doubleheader, committing just two errors across 14 innings.
The day also featured Alumni Day and Senior Day recognitions, celebrating Indiana State's alumni community and honoring the senior class for its leadership, impact, and lasting contributions to the program.
How They Scored
Game 1
• Drake – Husak homered to center (1–0).
• Indiana State – Burns doubled down the left-field line, scoring Poulson (1–1).
• Drake – Kindelspire reached on an error, scoring Veschak (2–1).
Game 2
• Indiana State – Goodrich singled up the middle, scoring Pusateri (1–0).
News and Notes
• Addie Burns recorded an RBI double in Game 1.
• Mallory Chavez added a double in the sixth inning of Game 1.
• Hannah Welch doubled in Game 2.
• Morgan Goodrich tallied hits in both games, including an RBI single in Game 2.
• The Sycamores honored their senior class during a pregame ceremony on Senior Day.
Up Next
Indiana State closes its series against Drake tomorrow at 12 PM ET at Price Field.
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