EVANSVILLE, Ind. – UIC broke a scoreless tie in the top of the 7th and defeated the University of Evansville softball team by a 1-0 final in Friday’s series opener at Tri-State Orthopaedics Field at Cooper Stadium.
UE starter Sydney Weatherford tossed the entire 7-inning contest, allowing just one run on four hits while walking one batter. Flames pitcher Christina Toniolo was equally impressive, allowing four hits while walking three in the complete game win. Evansville notched four hits with Zoe Frossard recording three.
After Sydney Weatherford retired the Flames in order in the top of the first, the Purple Aces had a prime scoring opportunity in the bottom of the inning. Hits by Marah Wood and Alexa Davis were followed by a walk from Jess Willsey that loaded the bases. The Flames were able to get the final two outs to keep things scoreless.
UIC put its first runner in scoring position with a pair of 2-out hits in the top of the fifth before a ground out to Weatherford put an end to the threat and kept the Flames off the board. In the top of the 7th, the Flames were the first to strike, scoring on a base hit from pinch hitter Jazmyn Casas.
The Aces look to even the series on Saturday with a 2 p.m. contest.
