The UNI Panther softball team opened their series in Evansville with a split doubleheader. They won the first game 5-2, highlighted by a three-run home run from Ava Smithson, before losing the second game 10-7 after a late comeback attempt fell short. Despite a strong start in game two with a leadoff home run from Skylar Benesh, UNI couldn鈥檛 recover from an eight-run first inning by Evansville.

By the Numbers
  • Ava Smithson drove in four runs in game one, including a three-run homer
  • Skylar Benesh had three hits and four RBIs in game two, marking her fourth leadoff homer of the season
  • UNI left five runners on base in the last three innings of game two
State of Play
  • UNI is now preparing for the final game of the series against Evansville
  • The Panthers will look to bounce back after the loss in game two
  • Upcoming game scheduled for Saturday at 11 a.m. CT
What's Next

The Panthers aim to secure a series win against Evansville in their next matchup. A strong performance in Saturday's game will be crucial to gain momentum as the season progresses.

Bottom Line

Consistency will be key for UNI as they head into the final game. Success hinges on reducing errors and capitalizing on scoring opportunities to avoid another close loss.