Indiana University Athletics
Thursday, March 11
Leesburg, Fla.
4:15 P.M.
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Hoosiers Fall to (RV) Northwestern On Friday Afternoon
3/11/2021 9:23:00 PM | Softball
LEESBURG, Fla. – Indiana Softball (4-4, 4-4 Big Ten) kicked off the weekend in Florida with two games against Northwestern (8-0, 8-0 Big Ten) on Friday afternoon. The Hoosiers fell 8-0 after a run rule in the first game and 8-1 in the second game of the day.
Game One: (RV) Northwestern 8, Indiana 0
KEY MOMENTS
• Hannah Davis led off the second inning with a single to the second baseman. Katie Lacefield was hit by a pitch to put two Hoosiers on. Pinch running for Lacefield, Aaliyah Andrews was able to advance to second after Davis successfully stole third to put both runners in scoring position. Davis attempted to steal home but was caught to end the inning.
• Northwestern tallied the first runs of the contest in the bottom of the second inning. The Wildcats plated two because of a fielding error by the Hoosiers. A clutch catch by Grayson Radcliffe and a second strikeout by Emily Goodin limited the damage and ended the inning.
• In the third, the Wildcats tacked on another four runs to make the score 6-0.
• Bella Norton drew a walk to start off the fourth as Brooke Benson entered to pinch run for Norton. Benson was able to steal second to put a Hoosier in scoring position, but nothing would come of it and Benson was stranded.
• Looking for the rally down 8-0, Desiree Dufek pinch hit for Tete Hart and tried to keep the game alive for Indiana in the fifth with a two out single through the left side. The Hoosiers weren't able to get anything going as Northwestern took game one.
NOTABLES
• Hannah Davis and Desiree Dufek had hits for Indiana.
• Davis continued her hitting streak as she has now recorded a hit in three consecutive games.
• Emily Goodin recorded four strikeouts in the circle.
Game Two: Northwestern 8, Indiana 1
KEY MOMENTS
• The Wildcats got out to the early lead after plating six in the first inning of action.
• With Northwestern out to a 7-0 lead, Hannah Davis singled to open the bottom of the second and Tete Hart came in to pinch run for her. Putting on the jets, Hart was able to steal second to get in scoring position. Desiree Dufek drew the walk, but the Wildcats defense was able to minimize the threat.
• Northwestern threatened in the third, but Brooke Benson came up with a stellar catch at short stop and Grayson Radcliffe caught a pop up at second for the first two outs. Macy Montgomery recorded her first strike out of the contest to get out of the pinch and keep the side clean.
• Juvia Davis cracked a one out single to start the bottom of the third and Bella Norton followed it up with a walk, putting two Hoosiers on but were stranded.
• In the fourth, Northwestern tacked on another run with a solo home run to make the score 8-0. Dufek reached first on a throwing error in the bottom of the inning to get on base for Indiana. Annika Baez was hit by a pitch which advanced Dufek to second. After stealing third, Dufek was brought home by Benson but Benson was thrown out at first. The score would read 8-1 Wildcats at the end of the frame.
• With not much going for either team, the bottom of the seventh was the last chance for the Hoosiers to rally. Taylor Lambert had a leadoff double down the right field line to get in scoring position followed by Norton who would get on after a hit by pitch. Lambert and Norton both stole second and third to increase the chance of scoring with two outs. A quick third out would end the night for the Hoosiers as Northwestern won game two, 8-1.
NOTABLES
• Hannah Davis continued her hitting streak with a single in the second. Davis has now recorded at least one hit in four consecutive games.
• Davis, Juvia Davis, Grace Lorsung, and Taylor Lambert had hits for the Hoosiers in game two.
• Taylor Askland made her first appearance of the 2021 season on Thursday night.
UP NEXT
Indiana will conclude the three-game series against the Wildcats on Friday Mar. 12. First pitch is scheduled for 1:30 p.m.
All dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Check IUHooisers.com for the latest information.
#GoIU
Game One: (RV) Northwestern 8, Indiana 0
KEY MOMENTS
• Hannah Davis led off the second inning with a single to the second baseman. Katie Lacefield was hit by a pitch to put two Hoosiers on. Pinch running for Lacefield, Aaliyah Andrews was able to advance to second after Davis successfully stole third to put both runners in scoring position. Davis attempted to steal home but was caught to end the inning.
• Northwestern tallied the first runs of the contest in the bottom of the second inning. The Wildcats plated two because of a fielding error by the Hoosiers. A clutch catch by Grayson Radcliffe and a second strikeout by Emily Goodin limited the damage and ended the inning.
• In the third, the Wildcats tacked on another four runs to make the score 6-0.
• Bella Norton drew a walk to start off the fourth as Brooke Benson entered to pinch run for Norton. Benson was able to steal second to put a Hoosier in scoring position, but nothing would come of it and Benson was stranded.
• Looking for the rally down 8-0, Desiree Dufek pinch hit for Tete Hart and tried to keep the game alive for Indiana in the fifth with a two out single through the left side. The Hoosiers weren't able to get anything going as Northwestern took game one.
NOTABLES
• Hannah Davis and Desiree Dufek had hits for Indiana.
• Davis continued her hitting streak as she has now recorded a hit in three consecutive games.
• Emily Goodin recorded four strikeouts in the circle.
Game Two: Northwestern 8, Indiana 1
KEY MOMENTS
• The Wildcats got out to the early lead after plating six in the first inning of action.
• With Northwestern out to a 7-0 lead, Hannah Davis singled to open the bottom of the second and Tete Hart came in to pinch run for her. Putting on the jets, Hart was able to steal second to get in scoring position. Desiree Dufek drew the walk, but the Wildcats defense was able to minimize the threat.
• Northwestern threatened in the third, but Brooke Benson came up with a stellar catch at short stop and Grayson Radcliffe caught a pop up at second for the first two outs. Macy Montgomery recorded her first strike out of the contest to get out of the pinch and keep the side clean.
• Juvia Davis cracked a one out single to start the bottom of the third and Bella Norton followed it up with a walk, putting two Hoosiers on but were stranded.
• In the fourth, Northwestern tacked on another run with a solo home run to make the score 8-0. Dufek reached first on a throwing error in the bottom of the inning to get on base for Indiana. Annika Baez was hit by a pitch which advanced Dufek to second. After stealing third, Dufek was brought home by Benson but Benson was thrown out at first. The score would read 8-1 Wildcats at the end of the frame.
• With not much going for either team, the bottom of the seventh was the last chance for the Hoosiers to rally. Taylor Lambert had a leadoff double down the right field line to get in scoring position followed by Norton who would get on after a hit by pitch. Lambert and Norton both stole second and third to increase the chance of scoring with two outs. A quick third out would end the night for the Hoosiers as Northwestern won game two, 8-1.
NOTABLES
• Hannah Davis continued her hitting streak with a single in the second. Davis has now recorded at least one hit in four consecutive games.
• Davis, Juvia Davis, Grace Lorsung, and Taylor Lambert had hits for the Hoosiers in game two.
• Taylor Askland made her first appearance of the 2021 season on Thursday night.
UP NEXT
Indiana will conclude the three-game series against the Wildcats on Friday Mar. 12. First pitch is scheduled for 1:30 p.m.
All dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Check IUHooisers.com for the latest information.
#GoIU
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Williams (4-0)
L: Goodin, Emily (1-1)
Base Running:
SB: Andrews, Aaliyah 1
CS: Andrews, Aaliyah 1
HBP: Radcliffe, Grayson 1 ; Lacefield, Katie 1
Batting:
2B: Lewis 1 ; Ma. Nelson 1 ; Zedak 1
RBI: Ma. Nelson 1 ; Rudd 2 ; Cuchran 1 ; Zedak 2
Base Running:
RUNS: Lewis 2 ; Ma. Nelson 1 ; Rudd 1 ; Cuchran 1 ; Bartz 1 ; Shellmyer 1 ; Dunlap 1
SB: Lewis 1 ; Bartz 1 ; Dunlap 1
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