Bailey Duke led Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College to a split in their doubleheader against Indiana University Southeast, hitting two home runs and driving in three runs to secure a 4-2 victory in the nightcap. After a tough 19-0 loss in the first game, the Pomeroys rebounded with Duke's offensive firepower and strong pitching from Jasmine Kinzer, who allowed two runs across seven innings. Duke's two-run homer in the fourth and a solo homer in the sixth provided crucial runs in the win. The Pomeroys finished the game with seven hits and a flawless defense, improving to 12-24 on the season.

By the Numbers
  • Saint Mary-of-the-Woods collected 7 hits in the second game.
  • Bailey Duke recorded 2 home runs and 3 RBIs in her 2-for-3 performance.
State of Play
  • SMWC has a current record of 12-24 after splitting the doubleheader.
  • The Pomeroys return to action for a road series against Ohio teams starting April 17.
What's Next

The Pomeroys will look to build on their momentum with an upcoming doubleheader against the University of Rio Grande on April 17, followed by another against Shawnee State on April 18. Both series are critical for improving their conference standing.

Bottom Line

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods demonstrated resilience by bouncing back from a heavy loss, showcasing their potential with Duke's standout performance. Maintaining this momentum will be key as they face challenging opponents in the coming days.