NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Indiana State softball dropped its first game of the Purple and Gold Challenge to UMBC, 1-0, Friday afternoon behind a combined shutout from UMBC's Courtney Coppersmith and Madie Leach.
Coppersmith (2-0) was dominant in the circle for the Retrievers as she helped guide UMBC to their third victory of the season. The left-hander only allowed three hits while striking out 12 Sycamores (5-10) over six innings of action. Madie Leach was credited with the save closing the door with one strikeout earning her first save of the year.
UMBC (3-2) jumped out in front in the first frame after leading the game off with a triple to center field from Maddie Daigneau.