University of Northern Iowa Athletics
Friday, March 10
Tulsa, OK
3 PM
University of Northern Iowa
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University of Tulsa
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Northern Iowa
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Tulsa
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Team Stats
Pitching:
W: MOORE, Maura (6-3)
L: Packard, Kailyn (3-2)
Batting:
HR: Pupillo, Alexis 1 ; Dodge, Mya 1
RBI: Pupillo, Alexis 2 ; Dodge, Mya 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Sanders, Kylee 1 ; Pupillo, Alexis 1 ; Dodge, Mya 1
SB: Sanders, Kylee 2
CS: Hogan, Taylor 1
HBP: Hogan, Taylor 1
Batting:
RBI: WOOD, Celeste 1 ; BEARPAW, Kailyn 2
SH: DENSON, MacKenzie 1
Base Running:
RUNS: MORGAN, Haley 1 ; EDWARDS, Imani 2 ; CRAMER, Kennedy 1
SB: MORGAN, Haley 2 ; EDWARDS, Imani 1 ; CRAMER, Kennedy 2
Game Leaders
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RBI
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RBI
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AB
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RBI
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UNI softball splits first day of Tulsa Invitational
3/11/2023 1:45:00 AM | Softball
TULSA, Okla. -- The Panthers began their latest road tournament with a split of their doubleheader against the Tulsa Golden Hurricane.
While UNI wasn't able to keep the Golden Hurricane from a walk off in game one, the Panther offense roared to life 30 minutes later to take a commanding win in game two. Over the doubleheader, UNI scored 13 runs, made 10 hits, and 11 RBIs. The Panther pitching staff put together a 3.96 ERA against Tulsa while walking eight batters and striking out 13.
Game 1 | L, 4-3
UNI took an early lead in its first game of the day as catcher Alexis Pupillo hit a two-run homer to right in the top of the first. The Panthers wouldn't reach home plate again until the sixth inning while Tulsa put up runs in the first, third, and fourth before UNI's next. The Golden Hurricane cut into the Panthers lead almost immediately, scoring on a single in the bottom of the first.
While UNI didn't put together much at the plate over the next few innings, the Panthers did make some impressive defensive plays. UNI made its first double play since February after Tulsa scored in the first to quickly end the opening inning. The Panthers also made a quick play to home in the bottom of the second to keep a one run lead as the Golden Hurricane threatened with two runners.
The game would be tied the next inning as Tulsa scored in the bottom of the third on a long single. The Golden Hurricane also scored in the bottom of the fourth to take the lead with three runs. UNI wasn't able to answer in the top of the fifth but left fielder Mya Dodge led off the sixth with a bang. She hit her second home run of the season to left field, tying the game back up at three.
It was a standoff over the next inning as neither team brought runners home. But Tulsa found the extra edge in the bottom of the seventh with two singles and a fielding error to complete the walk off comeback. The Golden Hurricane handed the Panthers their 8th loss of the season and first since last Friday.
Game 2 | W, 10-4
Similar to the first game of the day, UNI took an early lead in its second contest. After two outs to start the game the Panthers had two on base thanks to a walk and a single. Designated hitter Hannah Kelley split third and short on a long single in her first at bat of the game that scored both runners. Unlike game one, Tulsa did not answer in the bottom of the first giving UNI a chance to break the game open in the second.
The Panthers had a huge second inning, connecting on two hits, scoring five runs, and leaving no one on base. UNI again picked up two outs to start the inning but two walks and a hit by pitch loaded up the bases for center fielder Madison Parks. Parks took the moment with a single up the middle scoring two more runs for the Panthers. Immediately after Dodge hit her second homer of the game, this time to center to bring home three runs.
UNI headed into the bottom of the second with a 7-0 lead that lasted until the top of the fourth when the Panthers extended their lead to eight. A single from shortstop Kylee Sanders and walks for Pupillo and Parks had the bases again loaded for UNI. While the Panthers didn't have another hit, a wild pitch that was lost by the Golden Hurricane catcher scored Sanders for an 8-0 advantage.
Tulsa ended starter Samantha Heyer's shutout in the bottom of the fourth, scoring two runs on a homer to center. UNI answered by adding another run in the top of the fifth from second baseman Taylor Hogan who walked, stole second, and made her way around the last two on a wild pitch. The Panthers scored their final run of the day in the top of the sixth as Dodge slammed her third home run of the day and second solo homer to left.
The Golden Hurricane added two more runs in the sixth on a solo home run and a double to center. UNI went three up and three down in the seventh but were able to get Tulsa to do the same, ending the game. The Panthers picked up their second win of the year with 10 or more runs to split the doubleheader.
Doubleheader Notes
UNI continues its time at the Tulsa Invitational with its first neutral site game of the weekend against Sam Houston. The Panthers play the Kats at 11 a.m. while having a third game against the Golden Hurricane at 4 p.m.
While UNI wasn't able to keep the Golden Hurricane from a walk off in game one, the Panther offense roared to life 30 minutes later to take a commanding win in game two. Over the doubleheader, UNI scored 13 runs, made 10 hits, and 11 RBIs. The Panther pitching staff put together a 3.96 ERA against Tulsa while walking eight batters and striking out 13.
Game 1 | L, 4-3
UNI took an early lead in its first game of the day as catcher Alexis Pupillo hit a two-run homer to right in the top of the first. The Panthers wouldn't reach home plate again until the sixth inning while Tulsa put up runs in the first, third, and fourth before UNI's next. The Golden Hurricane cut into the Panthers lead almost immediately, scoring on a single in the bottom of the first.
While UNI didn't put together much at the plate over the next few innings, the Panthers did make some impressive defensive plays. UNI made its first double play since February after Tulsa scored in the first to quickly end the opening inning. The Panthers also made a quick play to home in the bottom of the second to keep a one run lead as the Golden Hurricane threatened with two runners.
The game would be tied the next inning as Tulsa scored in the bottom of the third on a long single. The Golden Hurricane also scored in the bottom of the fourth to take the lead with three runs. UNI wasn't able to answer in the top of the fifth but left fielder Mya Dodge led off the sixth with a bang. She hit her second home run of the season to left field, tying the game back up at three.
It was a standoff over the next inning as neither team brought runners home. But Tulsa found the extra edge in the bottom of the seventh with two singles and a fielding error to complete the walk off comeback. The Golden Hurricane handed the Panthers their 8th loss of the season and first since last Friday.
Game 2 | W, 10-4
Similar to the first game of the day, UNI took an early lead in its second contest. After two outs to start the game the Panthers had two on base thanks to a walk and a single. Designated hitter Hannah Kelley split third and short on a long single in her first at bat of the game that scored both runners. Unlike game one, Tulsa did not answer in the bottom of the first giving UNI a chance to break the game open in the second.
The Panthers had a huge second inning, connecting on two hits, scoring five runs, and leaving no one on base. UNI again picked up two outs to start the inning but two walks and a hit by pitch loaded up the bases for center fielder Madison Parks. Parks took the moment with a single up the middle scoring two more runs for the Panthers. Immediately after Dodge hit her second homer of the game, this time to center to bring home three runs.
UNI headed into the bottom of the second with a 7-0 lead that lasted until the top of the fourth when the Panthers extended their lead to eight. A single from shortstop Kylee Sanders and walks for Pupillo and Parks had the bases again loaded for UNI. While the Panthers didn't have another hit, a wild pitch that was lost by the Golden Hurricane catcher scored Sanders for an 8-0 advantage.
Tulsa ended starter Samantha Heyer's shutout in the bottom of the fourth, scoring two runs on a homer to center. UNI answered by adding another run in the top of the fifth from second baseman Taylor Hogan who walked, stole second, and made her way around the last two on a wild pitch. The Panthers scored their final run of the day in the top of the sixth as Dodge slammed her third home run of the day and second solo homer to left.
The Golden Hurricane added two more runs in the sixth on a solo home run and a double to center. UNI went three up and three down in the seventh but were able to get Tulsa to do the same, ending the game. The Panthers picked up their second win of the year with 10 or more runs to split the doubleheader.
Doubleheader Notes
- Dodge led all hitters on the day with four hits. Kelley was the only hitter with multiple hits, having one in each game. Four other Panthers had a hit each against the Golden Hurricane on Friday.
- UNI picked up a season high eight walks against Tulsa in the second game of its doubleheader. Prior to Friday, the Panthers most walks on the season came against Tennessee State with six.
- The Panthers are currently on a 10-game home run streak as at least one batter has gone yard in every game since February 24th. UNI didn't have a home run against Western Carolina in its first day of the Panther Invitational two weeks ago.
- Kelley and Dodge are currently tied for the longest hitting streak on the Panther roster. Both players have connected for at least a hit over the past four games against Tulsa and Kennesaw State last week.
UNI continues its time at the Tulsa Invitational with its first neutral site game of the weekend against Sam Houston. The Panthers play the Kats at 11 a.m. while having a third game against the Golden Hurricane at 4 p.m.
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