University of Northern Iowa Athletics
Panthers drop game two to the Bears
4/5/2025 4:02:00 PM | Softball
UNI softball falls to Missouri State by a 10-1, five-inning final.
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa — UNI softball continued play against Missouri State with game two of the three-game series in Cedar Falls. The Panthers recorded the first run, but gave up 10 unanswered runs to fall to Missouri State by a 10-1 final in five innings.
HOW IT HAPPENED
The Panthers got on the board first with a solo home run from Kate Lappe in the top of the fourth inning before 10 unanswered runs from the Bears gave Missouri State a five-inning victory with a 10-1 final score.
Kylee Sanders was the lone Panther with multiple hits with two in the contest. In the circle, Carly Goodwin posted her first loss of her collegiate career in a four-inning start.
UP NEXT
The Panthers close the series against Missouri State at Robinson-Dresser Sports Complex on Sunday, April 6. First pitch is scheduled for 12 p.m. CT with the game available to stream on ESPN+.
UNI softball action can be followed all season long on social media on Facebook (UNI Softball), X (@UNISoftball), and on Instagram (@unisoftball). The 2025 schedule and roster, along with the latest Panther news and information can be found online at UNIpanthers.com.
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: McKenzie Vaughan (7-6)
L: Goodwin, Carly (4-1)

Batting:
HR: Lappe, Kate 1
RBI: Lappe, Kate 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Lappe, Kate 1
SB: Sanders, Kylee 1

Batting:
HR: McKenzie Vaughan 1 ; Riley Baber 1
RBI: Sidney McLaughlin 2 ; McKenzie Vaughan 3 ; Riley Baber 1 ; Brynn Romine 1 ; Halle Studer 1 ; Lauren Rowland 1
SH: Kenzie Derryberry 1
SF: Halle Studer 1 ; Lauren Rowland 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Sidney McLaughlin 1 ; McKenzie Vaughan 1 ; Riley Baber 1 ; Elle Nelsen 1 ; Chloe Merced 1 ; Kenzie Derryberry 1 ; Brynn Romine 2 ; Aubrey Johansen 1 ; Emily Gerardy 1
SB: Chloe Merced 1 ; Brynn Romine 2














