University of Illinois
9-8
Arkansas
18-1
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | Runs R | Hits H | Errors E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| Arkansas | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
Illinois Softball Falls at #11/12 Arkansas
March 1, 2025 | Softball
Recap
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Illinois softball came up short against #11/12 Arkansas, 10-1, in six innings at Bogle Park as a part of the Wooo Pig Classic on Saturday night.
The Fighting Illini dropped to 9-8 this year while the Razorbacks improved to 18-1.
London Park got her first collegiate start, taking the loss. Karley Yergler, Danika Frazier, and Megan Nuechterlein also came on in relief.
Paige Berkmeyer went 1-for-2 at the plate with an RBI single. Zoie Howard went 1-for-1 in her lone plate appearance and scored a run.
How it Happened
The Razorbacks struck in the first, putting up a run during their opening at-bat. After a scoreless second by both squads, Arkansas added a pair in the third, extending the 3-0 deficit for the Fighting Illini.
The Orange and Blue threatened in the fourth, as Adisyn Caryl and Berkmeyer reached on a single and a walk. However, a strikeout ended the Illini rally.
The opposition extended its advantage in the fifth, tacking on four runs during the frame.
Illinois did not back down with Howard tallying a leadoff single in the sixth. With two away and Howard on third, Berkmeyer sent a single through the left side, bringing home a run for the Orange and Blue.
The late rally was not enough for the Illini as a three-run home for the Razorbacks ended the 10-1 defeat in six innings.
Up Next
The Orange and Blue face off against Iowa in a non-conference clash to close out the Wooo Pig Classic. First pitch on Sunday is slated for 10 a.m.
Notes
» Illinois wore anthracite jerseys, moving to 3-2 while donning those.
» The Illini dropped to 1-2 all-time against the Razorbacks.
» The Fighting Illinii dropped to 2-2 in shortened games.
» The Orange and Blue fell to 0-3 against ranked opponents.
» Paige Berkmeyer recorded her seventh RBI of the year.
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Payton Burnham (5-1)
L: Park, London (0-1)
Batting:
RBI: Berkmeyer, Paige 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Howard, Zoie 1
Batting:
2B: Courtney Day 1 ; Karlie Davison 1
HR: Jayden Ramos 1
RBI: Jayden Ramos 3 ; Courtney Day 2 ; Atalyia Rijo 1 ; Raigan Kramer 1 ; Karlie Davison 1
SF: Courtney Day 1 ; Raigan Kramer 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Reagan Johnson 2 ; Jayden Ramos 1 ; Ramsey Walker 1 ; Bri Ellis 1 ; Courtney Day 1 ; Raigan Kramer 2 ; Jayden Wells 1 ; Karlie Davison 1
SB: Reagan Johnson 3 ; Karlie Davison 1
HBP: Atalyia Rijo 1
