CLERMONT, FLA. - USF Softball (12-10) closed out its Florida trip falling 3-2 in extra innings to Slippery Rock before dropping a high-scoring battle against Wayne State (MI), 10-9. The Cougars finished the Spring Games with an impressive 11-7 record and now stand at 12-10 overall as they return home for conference play.
GAME 1: SLIPPERY ROCK 3, SIOUX FALLS 2 (8 Innings)
In a tightly contested pitchers' duel, Maddi Duncan turned in a stellar performance, striking out 10 batters over eight innings. The Cougars took a 2-1 lead in the fifth after an RBI double from Taryn Wagner, but Slippery Rock capitalized on a late extra-inning opportunity to secure the win.
Key Performers:
- Maddi Duncan (L, 7-4): 8.0 IP, 6 H, 3 R, 2 ER, 4 BB, 10 K
- Taryn Wagner: 2-for-3, double, RBI
- Meghan Jochimsen: 1-for-3, RBI
- Hanna Raethz: 2-for-4, single
GAME 2: WAYNE STATE (MI) 10, SIOUX FALLS 9
In a wild offensive showdown, USF totaled 16 hits but fell just short in the final inning. Meghan Jochimsen and Kyra Knudtson added three-hit performances while Hannah Soderbeck added a single shot in the the top of the first. Despite taking an early 7-2 lead, Wayne State rallied late to secure the win.
Key Performers:
- Morga Linstad: 2-for-3, double, run scored, RBI
- Hannah Soderbeck: 1-for-4, HR, 2 runs scored, RBI
- Kyra Knudtson: 3-for-3, double, RBI
- Meghan Jochimsen: 3-for-5, double, run scored
UP NEXT
With a strong showing at The Spring Games, the Cougars (12-10) will shift their focus to NSIC play as they prepare for their conference opener on March 22nd at the University of Mary. First pitch is scheduled for 1:00pm.
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