Before the beginning of the game, players gather near the pitcher’s mound to discuss their game plan and get ready to play. The game started at 4 p.m. at Gahnstrom Field, with a total of 6 hits recorded throughout the matchup.

Sophomore outfielder Kate Dolan (left), sophomore outfielder Makenzie Sais (middle) and senior outfielder Erin Boles (right) shake their hands before heading to their respective positions on the field. Washburn put together a strong effort but fell 4-3 in 9 innings to Missouri Southern in the opening game.

Senior pitcher Sadie Walker pitches for 6.2 innings allowing 8 hits and three runs. Walker recorded 4 strikeouts and no walks.

Sophomore catcher Madi Moore catches the ball after the opposing batter missed the hit. Moore recorded 6 outs by directly making plays on the runners without any errors.

Junior infielder Aspen Burgardt positions herself near third base to field the ball. Burgardt had 3 defensive chances and successfully fielded all 3 opportunities without making an error in the game.

Freshman infielder Taylor Brees gets ready to bat by warming up on the side while waiting for her turn at the plate. Brees went 1‑for‑3 at the plate.

Brees swings at the pitch but misses, coming up empty on her at-bat. Brees recorded no runs or RBIs in the game.

Boles takes her position on the field, ready to catch the ball. She had 4 defensive chances and successfully made 3 plays without an error.

Sophomore infielder Maddie McGee takes her position at the plate, ready to hit the ball. McGee went 1‑for‑2 at the plate with 1 run scored.