UIC Softball Loses 6-3 to UNI after Late Rally and Impressive Performances
The UIC softball team fell to UNI 6-3 in a windy Friday night Missouri Valley Conference series opener at the Robinson-Dresser Sports Complex in Cedar Falls, Iowa, despite a late rally in the seventh inning.
By the Numbers- Carlee Jo Clark batted 3-for-4 with three singles and pitched two innings, allowing two hits and striking out three.
- Larisa Villa went 2-for-3 with a two-RBI single.
The Flames struggled defensively in key moments, allowing UNI to capitalize on scoring opportunities.
State of Play- UIC softball team (16-27, 9-9 MVC) faced a tough loss against UNI (22-15, 10-5 MVC) in the series opener.
- Senior Emma Crowley ranks fourth in the MVC for throwing out 10 base runners this season.
- UIC returns to face UNI again at the Robinson-Dresser Complex on Saturday at 2 p.m. (CT).
The Flames will have a chance to bounce back in the upcoming game against UNI at the Robinson-Dresser Complex.
Bottom LineDespite a late rally, the UIC softball team fell short in the windy series opener against UNI, emphasizing the need for stronger defensive play in upcoming games to secure victories.
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