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Moody
0
Niagara NIA 3-9
1
Winner Ball State BALL 11-5
Niagara NIA
3-9
0
Final
1
Ball State BALL
11-5
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E
Niagara NIA 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1
Ball State BALL 1 0 0 0 0 0 X 1 3 0

W: MILES (6-2) L: Cotton, Karsen (1-2)

Game Recap: Softball |

Softball Shutout By Ball State

KISSIMMEE, Fla. – The Purple Eagles dropped a close game to Ball State, 1-0, on Sunday.

Game Summary
Final Score: Ball State 1, Niagara 0
Game Leaders: Rachel Funk (1H)
Records: Ball State (11-5), Niagara (3-9)
Location: ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex – Kissimmee, Florida

Game Recap
  • Ball State scored the lone run of the game in the bottom of the first inning.
  • Though both teams tried to create opportunities on offense, the remainder of the game went scoreless and Ball State came away with the win.

Inside the Numbers
  • Funk had the lone hit for the Purple Eagles.
  • In the circle, Karsen Cotton (1-2) threw a complete game. She struck out five batters and allowed only three hits in 6.0 innings pitched.

Up Next
  • The Purple Eagles will compete in the Under Armour Showcase in Clearwater, Fla. March 6-7. Niagara will take on Penn and South Dakota State on March 6 and Penn and Western Michigan on March 7.

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