TERRE HAUTE, IN– Bradley Softball played a tough game against Indiana State on Monday, but fell to the Sycamores 8-4. 
 
Sophomore Abby Rusher pitched just over three innings, striking out two players. Freshman Gianna Hillegonds took over for the remainder of the game, striking out four players in two innings.
 
Offensively, senior Kierston McCoy started the game strong again with a leadoff home run. This was the first of two home runs for McCoy; her second came in the seventh. Senior Austin Comstock and senior Ashley Breeding also went yard, bringing all Bradley runs across the plate with four single swings. McCoy went 3-3 with a walk, as sophomore Morgan Schlosser went 2-4 and junior Ella Shafer picked up a hit and a walk.
 
Up Next
The Braves head to Carbondale, IL, for their second weekend of MVC play, preparing to face Southern Illinois at Charlotte West Stadium. On Friday, March 13, the Braves will play a doubleheader against the Salukis, with the first game starting at 2:30 p.m. The final game of the weekend will be played on Saturday, March 14, at 1:00 p.m. CT.