BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - - The offense turned in a pair of big innings and senior Alyssa Rothwell made a return to the closer role to lead the Ball State softball team to a 9-6 win over Samford Saturday afternoon at Mary Bowers Field.
The Cardinals (6-8) close play in the Blazer Classic later tonight with a 6:25 p.m. CT first pitch against host UAB.
Ball State pounded out 11 total hits in the win over the Bulldogs (9-11), with two each from junior second baseman Amaia Daniel, senior first baseman Janae Hogg, junior left fielder Faith Hensley and sophomore third baseman Haley Wynn.