University of Southern Indiana Softball split its doubleheader against Tennessee State University at USI Softball Field, winning 5-4 in the opener before a 7-0 loss in the second game on Saturday, marking the beginning of Senior Weekend and the final home series of the 2024 season for USI Softball.

By the Numbers
  • Tennessee State scored 4 runs on 7 hits in the first game, while USI scored 5 runs off 6 hits.
  • USI's Josie Newman moved to 16-8 with 7 strikeouts in the complete game, while Tennessee State's Reina Castillo dropped to 7-6 in the first game.
  • Tennessee State scored 7 runs in the second game, with pitcher Caitlyn Manus going to 11-10 on the season and giving up only 2 hits.
State of Play
  • USI and Tennessee State split the doubleheader, setting up a decisive series rubber match on Sunday.
  • Both teams maintained their positions in the Ohio Valley Conference standings, with USI tied for fourth place and Tennessee State in third place.
What's Next

The series between USI and Tennessee State concludes on Sunday at Noon, with the rubber match determining the series winner.

Bottom Line

USI Softball split the doubleheader, setting the stage for an exciting series finale on Sunday to determine the weekend series winner and maintain their position in the Ohio Valley Conference standings.