CLAREMORE, Okla. — Northeastern State dropped the opening game of a doubleheader Saturday, falling 3-1 to Rogers State in MIAA softball action.
The RiverHawks (27-22, 11-12 MIAA) were held without a hit in the contest and struck out 14 times against Rogers State pitching.
Despite the offensive struggles, NSU remained within striking distance behind a strong performance from
Jensyn Elder. The senior tossed 7.1 innings, allowing just three hits and three runs while keeping the Hillcats off balance throughout.
Rogers State broke a scoreless tie in the fourth inning on a solo home run before Northeastern State answered in the seventh.
Mia Sarwinski reached and later scored on a throwing error following a sacrifice bunt by
Mattison Hamilton to tie the game at 1-1.
The Hillcats responded in the bottom half of the eighth inning, using a two-run home run to regain the lead and secure the win.
Northeastern State was limited to just two baserunners in the game and was unable to mount a late rally.
The RiverHawks will look to bounce back in the second game of the doubleheader.
