Howell’s Pitching, Timely Hitting Leads Penguins Past IUPUI, 6-1

Saturday, April 15

Indianapolis, Ind.

12 p.m.

Youngstown State University

20-19, 0

IUPUI

12-24, 0

Team	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	Runs R	Hits H	Errors E
Youngstown State	1	0	2	3	0	0	0	6	8	0
IUPUI	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	8	0

Photo by: Dave Dermer

Howell’s Pitching, Timely Hitting Leads Penguins Past IUPUI, 6-1

4/15/2023 2:28:00 PM | Softball

Box Score

Indianapolis, Ind. – Junior Sophie Howell posted another solid pitching performance and the Penguins some timely hitting in a 6-1 victory over IUPUI on Saturday at the IUPUI softball complex.

Youngstown State improves to 20-19 overall and 8-5 in the Horizon League while the Jaguars fall to 12-24 overall and 8-8 in league play.

Howell struck out five in a complete-game performance to get her 10th win and 10th complete game of the year.

Hailey Niekderkohr went 2-for-3 with two runs scored, two RBIs and two stolen bases. Sara Fessler and Conchetta Rinaldi also had two hits for the Penguins.

The Penguins jumped out to an early 1-0 lead in the top of the first inning, Fessler led off the game with a walk, stole second and scored on Niederkohr's single to right field.

The Penguins took a 3-0 advantage in the top of the third when Jillian Jakse's bases-loaded walk scored Megan Turner, who doubled, and Avrey Schumacher's ground out plated Niederkohr.

Youngstown State extended its lead to 6-0 with a three-run fourth inning.

Fessler and Niederkohr each ripped two-out, run-scoring singles to drive in Elyssa Imler and Fessler, respectively, and Niederkohr stole home on a double steal to give the Penguins a six-run cushion.

The Jaguars added a run in the bottom half of the fourth frame.

Youngstown State visits Ohio State for a single game, Tuesday, April 18. First pitch is at 6 p.m.