The offense was stagnant for the Northwest Missouri State softball team Tuesday as they fell to top 25 Truman State 1-0 in game one and then 4-1 in game two.

The Bearcat offense managed three hits in the game coming from Kristin Uthe, Steph Mak and Taszia Roseberry. Mark and Roseberry both hit doubles, but were left stranded on the base paths. Northwest stranded four runners on base during the game.

Abbie Vitosh started game one and held TSU to only one run. Vitosh went the distance for the complete game in the loss.

The Northwest bats could not get going in game two either.

The offense garnered three hits for the second game in a row with a solo home run coming off the bat of Chantel Adams in the fourth inning to tie the game at 1-1.

TSU plated three unearned runs in the bottom of the fifth inning to take a 4-1 lead.

The Bearcats were unable to put a big inning together as Sarah Baldwin was tagged with the loss giving up six hits, one earned run and striking out two.

Northwest, now 14-18, will get back to MIAA competition this weekend as they play host to Fort Hays State Saturday. First pitch is scheduled for noon at Bearcat Field.

— Northwest Sports Information —