Claremore, Okla. –The Missouri Southern Softball team takes on the Rogers State University Hillcats in a conference matchup. In game one, the Hillcats got on the board first, and the Lions took the lead in the sixth inning. Rogers State evened the score and took the win in the ninth inning. In game two, the Lions closed the gap in the fourth, and both teams remained scoreless for a final of 3-2.
Missouri Southern (30-16, 10-8 MIAA) | Rogers State (32-11, 14-8 MIAA)
Game one: Missouri Southern 3 | Rogers State 4
The Hillcats broke the deadlock to lead 1–0 in the third inning.
Missouri Southern found momentum in the sixth inning.
Bailey Dillon started with a single, followed by another single from
Kylee Jacks.
Cady Dickey walked on bases-loaded, bringing in the first run for Missouri Southern. A crucial single by
Carsen Tinkler drove in two more runs, pushing Missouri Southern into the lead, 3–1. Rogers State responded at the bottom of the sixth to even score 3-3.
In the bottom of the ninth, the Hillcats added a run to end the game 4-3.
Carsen Tinkler recorded two hits, including a double, and drove in one run while posting four assists in the field.
Bailey Dillon added a hit, including a double.
Cady Dickey added an RBI from a bases-loaded walk. The Lions tallied six hits.
Kiki Pickens pitched a complete game for Missouri Southern, going 8.2 innings while striking out four and facing 43 batters.
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Game two: Missouri Southern 2 | Rogers State 3
Southern started strong in the first inning, with
Bailey Dillon singling to first base and then stealing third.
Taylor Nuckolls grounded out to second base, allowing Dillon to score, giving the Lions an early 1–0 lead.
The Hillcats responded in the bottom of the first, scoring two runs and ending the inning with a 2–1.
In the third inning, Rogers State extended their lead, making it 3–1.
Missouri Southern narrowed the gap in the fourth inning with
Katie Gray hitting a solo home run to right center, bringing the score to 3–2.
The game concluded with a final score of 3–2 in favor of Rogers State.
Katie Gray contributed one hit, including a home run, one RBI, and scoring a run.
Maddie Rolfs recorded two hits in three at-bats, and
Taylor Nuckolls added one. The Lions added six hits.
Kadence Janney pitched a complete game, struck out two, and faced 28 batters.
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Up next:
The Lions will be back on their home field on Friday, April 18, when they host the Fort Hayes State University Tigers. First pitch is set for 2:00 PM.
The Missouri Southern softball season is presented by Arvest Bank, a proud supporter of Lion Athletics.
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