Dylan Scott’s Three-Hit Game Sparks UT Martin’s Comeback Win Over Southern Indiana
A standout performance by UT Martin's Dylan Scott led the softball team to a comeback win against Southern Indiana, with a 6-5 victory in the first game of a doubleheader, while USI took the series finale 3-1.
By the Numbers- Dylan Scott went 3-for-3, driving in three RBIs and scoring two runs.
- Kaci Fuller tallied three hits, bringing her career total to 232, ranking third in program history.
- Senior Anna Hazlewood also had a multi-hit performance with singles in both games.
- Kiersten Nixon earned her fourth win of the season, pitching two shutout innings and striking out five.
- Southern Indiana's Josie Newman recorded 14 strikeouts in the series finale.
Despite the strong individual performances, UT Martin only won one game out of the series of three against Southern Indiana.
State of Play- UT Martin sits at 21-17 overall and 7-8 in the OVC, while Southern Indiana is at 16-14 and 10-5 in the conference.
- Southern Indiana remains in second place in the league standings.
- The teams will continue their matches on the road, with UT Martin playing four consecutive games in the Volunteer State.
UT Martin will face former OVC rival Austin Peay in a midweek matchup on Wednesday, Apr. 10, as they aim to bounce back from the series loss against Southern Indiana.
Bottom LineA standout performance by Dylan Scott wasn't enough to secure the series win for UT Martin, highlighting the team's resilience but also the challenges they face in maintaining consistency against tough opponents.
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