September 26, 2006
Intercollegiate Athletics
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

SYCAMORES GO UNDEFEATED AT RAIN SHORTENED FALL CLASSIC

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. – The Indiana State softball team battled tough competition and a bout with Mother Nature to go undefeated at this past weekend's Fall Classic held at Price Field. The Sycamores tied with St. Joseph's (Ind.) 2-2 in a game that was began before heavy rains settled in during the fifth inning. Play resumed on Sunday with the Sycamores downing Indiana 4-0 and IUPUI 7-1.

The Sycamores and St. Joseph's battled to the 2-2 deadlock in between heavy showers during the tournament's first morning. The rest of the day's nine-game slated was rained out.

Sunday proved to be much better weather-wise although all contests that were scheduled for Field Two were cancelled.

Against Indiana, junior pitcher Darcy Wood threw a perfect game to win 4-0. Wood continually handcuffed the Hoosiers during the entire game.

The Sycamores defeated IUPUI by a 7-1 count later in the day as freshman Lindsey Horta gave up four hits in the victory.

Katie Armour went 2-for-3 with a double against Indiana and 3-for-4 against IUPUI with a double and a RBI. Meredith Simpson was 2-for-3 against IUPUI with a double and a stolen base. Audrey Childress went 2-for-3 against IUPUI, while Christina Meyers was 2-3 versus the Jaguars with a pair of RBI.

"We were very impressed with how our newcomers stepped in this weekend," head coach Brenda Coldren said. "We have a lot of new faces and this gave us a chance to look at a number of different combinations. Everyone got a chance to play and we were very happy with the outcomes."

Indiana State returns to action on Saturday, September 30 when they host Danville College in a pair of fall exhibition contests at Price Field. First pitch is set for Noon (EST).