UIC Softball Doubleheader vs. Southern Illinois: Recap, Highlights & Standout Performers
UIC softball team faced off against Southern Illinois in a doubleheader, losing both games 6-4 and 9-1 at Flames Field. Senior Larisa Villa shined with 3 hits, while Grace Fleming hit her second home run of the year. Christina Toniolo and Carlee Jo Clark combined for 11 strikeouts.
By the Numbers- Villa leads the team with a .295 batting average and ranks 10th in the Missouri Valley Conference with 26 hits.
- Toniolo stands sixth in the Valley with 51 season strikeouts.
- Southern Illinois dominated both games, winning comfortably.
- The Flames struggled defensively, committing five errors that contributed to their downfall.
UIC will be on the road facing Evansville next weekend at Tri-State Orthopedics Field at James and Dorthy Cooper Stadium. The games will be available for streaming on ESPN+.
Bottom LineThe UIC softball team faced a tough doubleheader loss to Southern Illinois, highlighting the need to strengthen defense and regroup for their upcoming games on the road.
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