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2018 Softball Team vs. IUPUI
Steve Woltmann
7
IUPUI IUPUI 10-22, 6-7 HL
12
Winner UIC UIC 16-15, 5-3 HL
IUPUI IUPUI
10-22, 6-7 HL
7
Final
12
UIC UIC
16-15, 5-3 HL
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E
IUPUI IUPUI 0 0 4 1 1 1 0 7 8 1
UIC UIC 2 3 2 0 2 3 X 12 15 1

W: Frazier, Karissa (6-4) L: Amanda Melzoni (0-2)

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IUPUI IUPUI 10-23, 6-8 HL
11
Winner UIC UIC 17-15, 6-3 HL
IUPUI IUPUI
10-23, 6-8 HL
0
Final
11
UIC UIC
17-15, 6-3 HL
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 5 R H E
IUPUI IUPUI 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 1
UIC UIC 1 6 4 0 X 11 9 0

W: Hanlon, Marley (3-2) L: Megan Overton (9-11)

Game Recap: Softball | | Jenn Zoellick

Offensive Surge Secures Series Sweep over IUPUI

UIC wins game one 12-7, and game two 11-0 (5)

CHICAGO – The UIC softball team (17-15, 6-3) utilized a high-powered offense on Wednesday afternoon sweep the doubleheader, and the series, against IUPUI (10-23, 6-8 HL). The Flames soundly defeated the Jags 12-7 in game one before run ruling the visitors in game two, 11-0 (5).

The Flames combined for an impressive 24 hits between the two games, and had a historic performance in game one, tying the program record for home runs with five, a record that was set over two decades ago in 1997. UIC's 15 hits in the first contest were a season best, as were its runs scored (11).

Game One Highlights
  • UIC's bats got off to a hot start early, putting up a pair of runs in the bottom of the first inning off a Skylee James homerun. Lexi Watts had previously hit a leadoff single to get on board, and was brought in on the bomb from James.
  • The Flames extended their lead to five in the next inning, as James came up to the plate again and doubled with the bases loaded to clear the bags.
  • IUPUI threatened in the top of the third, tacking on four runs by way of a walk, a single, a double and a home run, but Kayla Wedl responded for UIC in the bottom of the inning with a two-run bomb to give the Flames some breathing room and a 7-4 lead.
  • Two hits and a sacrifice fly gave the Jags one in the fourth, and an untimely hit by pitch in the fifth with the bases loaded once again put IUPUI within one, 7-6.
  • Alyssa Griman opened UIC's half of the fifth with a solo shot, and Taylor Cairns later singled down the left field line with two on to once again add a pair of insurance runs for the Flames, 9-6.
  • Another hit by pitch, a walk, and a UIC error in the top of the sixth led to a bases loaded situation for IUPUI, and a fielder's choice to Wedl out at shortstop allowed the Jags to get one across the plate.
  • The Flames kept the hit parade coming in the bottom of the sixth, as Tiana Mack-Miller added her name to the list with a solo shot over the left-field wall. Griman stepped up next and doubled, and Wedl kept the two-out rally alive with her second bomb of the game, effectively handing UIC the win.
Game One Facts & Figures
  • UIC's season-high 15 hit performance was highlighted by multi-hit performances from Watts, James, Griman, Wedl, Cairns and Maddie Spinks. Mack-Miller and Claire Crane also added to the show with one hit apiece.
  • James tied her career-high mark with four RBI, with Wedl also adding four RBI of her own.  Mack-Miller, Griman and Cairns each had one RBI as well.
  • Allie Trudeau got the start and saw 2.2 innings of work, but Frazier came on in the third and dealt 3.1 innings to record the win. Marley Hanlon wrapped up the game for UIC, pitching the seventh inning and retired the Jags in order.
Game Two Highlights
  • UIC strung together a trio of hits to get one across the plate in the first, as Watts and James singled and Griman found the hole in left center for an RBI double.
  • The Flames put up a crooked number in the second, as it was James and Wedl again, each with a three-run blast. Willis opened the inning with a walk, and Spinks singled to the infield to put two on for James, who unloaded the ball into left field. Mack-Miller was hit by a pitch and Griman drew a walk to put two on again for Wedl, who put her third ball of the day over the fence. UIC led 7-0 after just two innings of play.
  • The Flames sealed the deal in the third, as James singled with Spinks and Watts on board, allowing Spinks to come around from second. Mack-Miller brought in Watts and James with a three-run shot, her second of the day, to put the game to rest at 11-0.
Game Two Facts & Figures
  • The Flames outhit the Jags 9-3 in game two, with James leading the way with three. Spinks also tallied her second multi-hit performance of the day with two. Watts, Mack-Miller, Griman, and Wedl rounded out the offensive output for UIC.
  • For the second-straight game, James recorded four RBI to tie her career-high mark. Mack-Miller and Wedl had three apiece, and Griman was credited with one.
  • Marley Hanlon had another rock-solid outing, pitching four innings and allowing just 3 hits. Jennah Speth came on to finish the game in the fifth to finish the shutout win for UIC.
Up Next
  • UIC will travel to Highland Heights, Ky. for a series against Northern Kentucky on Friday (April 13) and Saturday (April 14).
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