SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - The No. 7 UIndy softball team earned two GLVC wins at Drury University Sunday afternoon. The Greyhounds topped the host Panthers by scores of 10-1 and 4-2, extending their win streak to 16 and upping their season record to 25-2.
 
GAME 1 | UIndy 10, Drury 1
The Greyhounds went on a five-run rally during the third frame to break a scoreless tie. The inning included a trio of singles RBI from Braxton Downs, Lexy Rees, and Sydnee Perry. With the bases loaded Dominique Proctor earned a ribbie of her own with a sacrifice fly into right field.
 
The momentum continued through the final four innings, with UIndy cruising to the win. A two-run bomb by Megan Nichols highlighted the final innings, helping the Hounds defeat the Panthers 10-1.
 
In another impressive performance, ace Kenzee Smith earned her 12th win of the season. The senior struck out six batters and only allowed one walk. To cap the game, Kaitlyn Brown entered the circle and pitched a 1-2-3 seventh inning. 
 
Leadoff hitter Jocelyn Calvin finished 3-for-5 with two runs, while Emily O'Connor and Nichols scored three times apiece.
 
GAME 2 | UIndy 4, Drury 2
The capper turned into a much tighter affair, with UIndy facing a deficit late in the game. Entering the top of the sixth, the Greyhounds were down 2-0 until Downs drove in Nichols to get the Hounds on the board. Later in the inning, UIndy tied it when O'Connor scored on a wild pitch.
 
With the score tied at two, Shelby Cook stepped into the batter's box. Cook hit the ball into left field for her ninth double of the season. The sophomore brought two runners home, giving UIndy its first lead of the game.
 
Smith earned her second victory of the day, this time in relief. She pitched the final 2 2/3 innings, holding the Panthers to only two hits and no walks.
 
Jayden Casebolt got the start, battling through 4 1/3 innings.
 
UP NEXT
The Hounds return to Indianapolis for the first game at Baumgartner Field this season. UIndy will host doubleheaders against Rockhurst and William Jewell on Saturday and Sunday, respectively. Both matchups are slated to start at noon.