The UIS Softball team was able to win both games on Friday by a one-run margin to start the Space Coast Spring Games in Melbourne, Florida. The Prairie Stars improve to 11-7 on the season with the wins.

GAME ONE (W, 1-0)

• UIS took the lead in the 1st inning after Malia Bender hit a triple and Isabella Wilson drove her home

• Ferris State had two runners in scoring position in the 5th, but Rosie Bartletti was able to pitch out of the jam

• The Bulldogs threatened again in the 6th, but UIS was able to get out of it

• In the bottom of the 7th Ferris State loaded the bases, but Ella Brinkley was able to turn an amazing double play to end the game to secure the win

• Rosie Bartletti pitched a complete game to earn the win, only giving up 4 hits

GAME TWO (W, 2-1)

• UIS took the lead in the 2nd inning on aggressive baserunning

• Jacy Watts hit a triple which was followed by an Isabella Wilson walk

• Wilson proceeded to try and steal second and was caught in a run-down. Watts took home to give the Stars a 1-0 lead

• Ferris State tied the game in the 6th on a fielder's choice

• Taylor Zawacki hit a triple in the 7th to put UIS in position to win

• Rosie Bartletti hit a sacrifice fly to bring her home and give the Stars a 2-1 lead, where the game would end

• Zawacki also earned the win in the circle in 2 innings pitched while allowing 0 hits

Up Next 

The Prairie Stars are back in action tomorrow morning with games against Cedarville and Walsh.