University of Southern Indiana Softball secured a 2-0 shutout victory against the University of Tennessee at Martin in the series opener, propelled by junior pitcher Josie Newman's impressive performance of 17 strikeouts.

By the Numbers
  • Southern Indiana improved to 15-13 overall and 9-4 in the Ohio Valley Conference.
  • Newman recorded 17 strikeouts, matching her career high and setting a new record for UT Martin Softball.
Yes, But

While USI does not qualify for official NCAA statistical rankings due to reclassification, Newman would rank second in the nation with 152 total strikeouts this season.

State of Play
  • USI moved within a half-game of first-place Eastern Illinois University in the conference standings.
  • Both teams will face off twice more in a doubleheader on Saturday.
What's Next

The Screaming Eagles and the Skyhawks will play a doubleheader on Saturday, starting at 1 p.m. in Martin, Tennessee, with coverage available on ESPN+ and The Spin 95.7 FM.

Bottom Line

University of Southern Indiana Softball's victory at UT Martin was driven by an outstanding performance from Josie Newman, positioning the team well within the conference standings and setting up an exciting doubleheader rematch.