CLERMONT, FLA. - The University of Sioux Falls (3-7) Softball team split their doubleheader today, falling 6-4 in a close battle with Tiffin University (8-2) before bouncing back with a dominant 6-inning, 11-2 victory over Dominican University of New York (0-1).
GAME 1: TIFFIN 6, SIOUX FALLS 4
The Cougars fought back from an early deficit, tying the game at 4-4 in the fifth inning, but Tiffin scored two late runs to claim the win. Savanna Isaacson and Kyra Knudtson each recorded multi-hit games, while Gracie Johnson took the loss in relief.
Key Performers:
- Savanna Isaacson: 2-for-4, double, run scored, RBI
- Kyra Knudtson: 2-for-4, run scored
- McKayla Fackler: 1-for-2, RBI, HBP
- Maddi Duncan (L, 2-3): 4.0 IP, 3 H, 4 R, 3 ER, 3 K
GAME 2: SIOUX FALLS 11, DOMINICAN 2 (6 Innings)
After a quiet first five innings, the Cougars erupted for ten runs in the sixth to secure a run-rule victory. Lauryn Foudree earned her first win of the season with a strong performance in the circle, while Jaeleigh Darnell, Hannah Soderbeck, Isaacson and Knudtson powered the offense while combing for eight RBI.
Key Performers:
- Jaeleigh Darnell: 1-for-2, triple, 2 runs scored, 2 RBI
- Hannah Soderbeck: 2-for-3, run scored, 2 RBI
- Savanna Isaacson: 2-for-4, double, run scored, 2 RBI
- Kyra Knudtson: 2-for-3, run scored, 2 RBI
- Lauryn Foudree (W, 1-2): 5.1 IP, 4 H, 2 ER, 6 K
UP NEXT
The Cougars (3-7) will be back in action Monday as they look to take on West Virginia Wesleyan at 1:00pm (CST) followed by Edinboro at 3:15pm (CST).
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