SIUE played a marathon opener against Southern Indiana, lasting nearly four hours, winning 2-1 in 16 innings, the longest game in the Division I era. Southern Indiana took game two 4-2 in a much shorter 1 hour, 37 minutes match. Both teams will face off again for the series rubber game on Sunday at 1 p.m. at Cougar Field.

By the Numbers
  • SIUE won the opener 2-1 against Southern Indiana in 16 innings.
  • Southern Indiana won the second game 4-2 in 1 hour, 37 minutes.
  • Sydney Baalman threw 250 pitches in game one for SIUE.
  • Josie Newman threw 189 pitches for Southern Indiana in the 16-inning game.
Yes, But

The low-scoring game featured exciting plays despite its lack of runs.

State of Play
  • SIUE and Southern Indiana will play the series rubber game on Sunday.
  • SIUE's record now stands at 15-28 overall with a 7-13 record in OVC play.
  • Coach Sorden praised Baalman's performance in the marathon game.
  • Anna Henderson stood out for SIUE with a strong on-base presence.
What's Next

The two teams will play the rubber game of the series on Sunday at 1 p.m.

Bottom Line

After a marathon opener, SIUE split the doubleheader with Southern Indiana, gearing up for the series-deciding game on Sunday.