Illinois Softball Falls at #11/12 Arkansas

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.