Softball falls to Iowa State, 2-1

Thursday, March 18

Carbondale, Ill.

3:00 PM

Southern Illinois University

16-10

Iowa State

15-12

Team	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	Runs R	Hits H	Errors E
Iowa State	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	2	5	0
Southern Illinois	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	4	1

03/18/2010 | 12:00:00 | Softball

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March 18, 2010

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By Beth Miller
www.SIUSalukis.com

CARBONDALE, Ill. - Southern Illinois dropped a non-conference contest against Iowa State Thursday, as the Salukis fell 2-1 to the Cyclones.

Iowa State got things started in the second inning with a double from Sydni Jones. Jones eventually scored off an RBI single from Dalyn Vareala, giving the Cyclones a 1-0 lead. Iowa State would put one more run on the board before the end of the inning, gaining a 2-0 lead over the Salukis.

SIU got on the board in the bottom of the fourth inning as Alicia Garza doubled, and scored off a sacrifice fly by Katie Wilson. Garza's run closed the gap, 2-1, giving Iowa State only one run over the Salukis.

The Salukis had a chance to score in the bottom of the seventh inning as Wilson singled down the left field line. She then advanced to second on a sacrifice bunt by Natalee Weissinger. Although the Salukis were able to get into scoring position, they couldn't pull off another run, resulting in a 2-1 final score.

Brittney Lang got the start for SIU, getting her first loss of the season after allowing two runs. Alex Peters came in to relieve the freshman, allowing only one hit for the remainder of the game. Garza led the team, going 2-for-3 with SIU's only run of the day.

The Salukis travel to Missouri State tonight where they will face the Bears in a three-game series. The two teams will face of tomorrow in a doubleheader beginning at 5 p.m., followed by a matchup at noon on Saturday.