KENOSHA, Wis. – The No. 14 UIndy softball team (26-8, 7-3 GLVC) endured its third consecutive conference road split SAturday afternoon, trading wins at Wisconsin-Parkside. The Greyhounds shut out the host Rangers, 2-0, in the opener before dropping a 6-2 decision in game two.
 
UIndy 2, UW-Parkside 0
With the score still tied at 0-0 through five complete, sophomore third baseman Taylor Podschweit delivered a two-out triple in the top of the sixth, scoring senior Tayler Weck with the game winner. The inning started with a leadoff single by Dani Turner, but Parkside starter Allison Hausl induced a ground-ball double play to appeared out of trouble. However, the latter proceeded to walk four of the next five batters, sandwiching Podschweit's three-bagger with the four fatal free passes.
 
Meanwhile, UIndy freshman pitcher Lauren Honkomp (18-1) fired a three hitter on the way to her 18th consecutive winning decision. The rookie hurler fanned seven and walked only one in her first career shutout.
 
UW-Parkside 6, UIndy 2
After being held scoreless in the first game, the Rangers (8-18, 3-5) rebounded with three multi-run innings in the capper. Slugger Carly Dundee hit a pair of two-run homers, with junior Madison Manders adding a third.
 
The Hounds' runs came on an RBI single from Podschweit in the fifth inning and another from Cathy Skaggs in the sixth. Honkomp, Katie Kelly, Weck and Turner each added a double.
 
Freshman Crystal Sicard (8-6) took the loss in the circle, lasting only 1 2/3 innings while giving up four runs, a walk and a hit batsman.
 
The Greyhounds head to the Chicago area for a doubleheader with Lewis University tomorrow. First pitch is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET. Live stats and a free video stream via the GLVC Sports Network will be available here.