The Northwest Missouri State softball team split Thursday’s doubleheader against #20 Emporia State in Maryville.

The Hornets tied game one in the seventh inning before winning in extra innings, 4-3.

The Bearcats won game two, 2-1, on Stephanie Mark’s two-run home run in the first inning.

Northwest is now 22-22 on the year and 14-10 in the MIAA, while Emporia State is now 32-18 this season with a 14-10 mark in the conference.

In game one, Kendle Schieber tallied three base hits and drove in one run on a double in the sixth.
Baylee Scarbrough reached base on a pair of singles and Rebecca Maher drove in two runs on one hit.

Sarah Baldwin took the loss after throwing her 13th complete game this season. The righty gave up four runs on eight hits while striking out six.

In game two, following an unearned run coming around to score for the Hornets in the first, Maher started a two-out rally in the bottom of the inning by driving a double to right center.  Then Stephanie Mark drove her in with a soaring home run down the left field line.

Kendle Schieber earned her ninth victory on the year after hurling seven innings of three-hit ball. The junior surrendered just one unearned run in the first inning and struck out eight Hornet batters.

Northwest Missouri State will wrap up play in the regular season on Sunday when they host Washburn at 1 p.m. Before the game, the team will be honoring this year’s seniors.

— Northwest Sports Information —