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Aces earn doubleheader split at Missouri State

Game One Box Score - Game Two Box Score (PDF)

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Pitching was the name of the game on Friday as the University of Evansville and Missouri State softball squads split a doubleheader at Killian Stadium.

Missouri State (21-14, 9-5 MVC) earned the win in game one by a 2-1 final before the Purple Aces (17-23, 8-6 MVC) took the second contest by a final of 3-1.

"The ladies did their job on the road to get the split in day one," UE head coach Mat Mundell said. "They have given themselves a chance to win the series tomorrow.