The Northwest Missouri State softball team picked up a crucial split against league-leading Pittsburg State on Friday afternoon in Pittsburg, Kan.

The Gorillas rallied from a 7-3 deficit in game one to win in extra innings, 8-7, and then the Bearcats retaliated with an 11-1 trouncing in the night cap, scoring in five of the six innings played.

Northwest now has a 17-19 record overall and a 10-8 mark in the MIAA, while the Gorillas move to 28-12 and 15-3 this season.

In game one, Baylee Scarbrough crushed her first home run of the season, driving in two runs in the process.  Stephanie Mark finished 2-for-4, including her tenth home run this year, while Rebecca Maher clubbed a double, knocking in a run and ultimately scoring one of her own.

In game two, Kendle Schieber threw a complete game one-hitter, allowing just two base runners. The junior struck out seven Gorillas and recorded 11 straight to close out the game.

Chantel Adams reached base in all four at bats, finishing with home run and two doubles while driving in five runs and scoring three more.

Abigail Gilson sent a solo shot over the fence in right, the first home run of her collegiate career, while Rebecca Maher scored two runs after reaching on a double and a single.

Northwest Missouri State will play their final road contests of the season on Saturday when they travel to Joplin, Mo. for a twin bill against Missouri Southern. First pitch is scheduled for noon.

— Northwest Sports Information —