HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. – Northern Kentucky University Norse softball took on Morehead State on Wednesday, looking to bounce back following three consecutive home losses to non-conference opponents. The Norse took an early lead in the first and held on late to secure a low-scoring victory. 

THE BASICS
FINAL SCORE: Northern Kentucky – 2, Morehead State – 1
LOCATION: Frank Ignatius Grein Field - Highland Heights, Ky.
RECORDS: NKU: 17-23 (4-7 HL) | MSU: 7-32 (6-15 OVC)

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
– Northern Kentucky starting pitcher Abigail Byrd allowed one unearned run in the first, and shutout the Eagles the rest of the way as she moved to 5-5 on the season with the complete game victory. Byrd allowed five hits and plunked a pair of batters while not allowing a walk. The freshman struck out a pair of batters and threw just 83 pitches over her seven innings of work.
– NKU's offense recorded five hits in 23 at-bats and walked four times. NKU also recorded six stolen bases in the game. 
– Brielle DiMemmo finished 1-2 with a run scored, a walk, and two stolen bases. 
– Brooke Keltner batted 1-2 with an RBI and a walk. 
– Mack Brow drew a walk, stole a pair of bases, and scored a run. 

NEXT UP
Northern Kentucky is back home this weekend for its final home Horizon League series of the year, taking on Detroit Mercy this Friday and Saturday.

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