Sadie Walker, junior pitcher, pitches for the first five innings in the first game against the University of Nebraska-Kearney March 29. Walker made 2 strikeouts in the game.

Alexis Tanguma, senior infielder, hits the ball. Tanguma recorded 1 run from 3 at-bats in the first game.

Erin Boles, junior outfielder, swings the bat. Boles scored 1 run in 3 at-bats in the second game of the series.

The Ichabods discuss their strategy after finishing the first game of the series. Washburn suffered a defeat to Nebraska-Kearney, losing 3-2 in the first game.

Jaden LaBarge, senior infielder, is fielding the ball. LaBarge had 6 putouts with 1 assist in the first game.

Kaylee Wagner, senior catcher, is catching the pitch from the pitcher. Wagner made 0 errors in both games.

Washburn players huddle at the mound. The Ichabods lost the second game 8-5.

Players talk with head coach Brenda Holaday and assistant coach Andi Anti. Washburn only recorded 1 error between both games.

The players put their hands in before heading to their designated positions. Washburn had 4 hits in the first game.

The outfielders Kate Dolan(left), Ellington Hogle(middle) and Makenzie Sais(right) talk with each other before the start of the game. Washburn had 9 hits in the second game.

Tanguma prepares herself before the ball is pitched. Tanguma had 0 putouts with 2 assists in the second game.

Washburn players shake hands as they prepare to take the field. Washburn plays its next game April 6 against the University of Central Missouri.

Tanguma (left) and Danielle Schlader, junior outfielder (right) are discussing strategy before taking the batter’s box. Schlader scored 1 run in the first game.

Players and coaches hold a post-game meeting in the outfield. The Washburn Ichabod softball team ended the day with a record of 25-16, with a 7-7 mark in the MIAA.