The UIS softball team dropped both games in a doubleheader against Missouri-St. Louis, with scores of 1-0 and 6-5. In the opener, UIS couldn't convert opportunities despite strong pitching from Calista Stahlhut, who had six strikeouts. The second game saw UIS come back after falling behind 4-0, but ultimately they fell short despite a late-game effort. The losses brought UIS to a 27-13 record overall and 11-7 in GLVC play.

By the Numbers
  • Calista Stahlhut pitched a complete game in the first game with six strikeouts and only six hits allowed.
  • UIS scored five runs across the two games, with multiple players contributing to the offense.
State of Play
  • UIS has a cumulative record of 27-13 with an 11-7 GLVC standing.
  • UMSL improves to 19-17 and holds a 12-4 conference record.
What's Next

UIS will face Maryville on Saturday and McKendree on Sunday next weekend. Consistent offensive improvements will be crucial for bouncing back from these losses.

Bottom Line

UIS needs to harness its pitching talent while enhancing offensive execution to turn narrow losses into wins; upcoming games present a crucial chance for improvement.