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Spell, Watson Lead Tulsa Past Illinois State on Wednesday, 6-1

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TULSA, Okla. – Rylie Spell hit her first homer of the spring and Emily Watson struck out 12 as The University of Tulsa softball team defeated Illinois State, 6-1, on Wednesday night at the Collins Family Softball Complex.

Watson recorded her fifth double-digit strikeout game of the season and improved to 8-4 on the season with the victory as the Golden Hurricane (15-10) picked up its first home victory. The senior yielded just four hits in seven innings and closed the game by striking out the final three Illinois State batters.