Kats blank MTSU behind Abke gem

HUNTSVILLE — Freshman Amy Abke was close to unhittable in the circle to lead Sam Houston to a 3-0 victory over Middle Tennessee in game one of a Conference USA series at Bearkat Softball Complex on Friday. Abke held the Blue Raiders hitless through the first two innings in an game that did not feature any offense early. She scattered four hits over seven innings with a pair of strikeouts to improve to 6-6 on the season. The Bearkats (13-23, 2-11 CUSA) finally backed Abke with some run support in the fourth inning thanks to the bats of Elia Hebel...