DAYTON, Ohio – Northern Kentucky softball fell in its series opener to Horizon League foe Wright State, with the Raiders walking off with an 8-0 win in five innings. With the setback, NKU dips to 14-36 overall and 8-14 in League play, while Wright State advances to 18-26 (12-7 HL).
At the Plate
- The game was a low-hitting affair, with Wright State holding a 6-1 edge over the Norse.
- Freshman centerfielder Ava Lawson recorded NKU's lone hit, lacing a double to right field in the first inning, and later drew a walk for a 1-for-2 performance from the plate.
In the Circle
- Junior Ashlynn Roberts fell to 4-16 with the loss, tossing 4.1 innings with three strikeouts and seven batters walked.
Key Moments
- The Raiders scored their first run off a bases-loaded walk in the first inning.
- The bottom of the second saw Wright State plate five runs, first off a two-RBI single before a three-run homer gave WSU a 6-0 lead.
- NKU fell behind 7-0 in the third, allowing one Raider to cross the plate, and the Norse were able to hold WSU scoreless in the fourth.
- WSU delivered the final blow in the fifth inning with a double putting a runner in scoring position before an RBI single allowed the Raiders to walk off with the five-inning win.
Up Next
- The Norse wrap up the regular season tomorrow with a doubleheader against the Raiders. First pitch is scheduled for 3 p.m. ET from WSU Softball Field, and the games will be broadcast on the ESPN3 platform. Fans can stream the games live on computers, tablets and smart phones through WatchESPN and the ESPN App.
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