FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Illinois softball fell to Iowa, 3-1, at Bogle Park to close out the Wooo Pig Classic on Sunday.Â
The Fighting Illini dropped 9-9 while Iowa improved 13-5 this year. Despite the teams being Big Ten foes, the contest counted towards the non-conference slate.
Lauren Wiles earned her eighth start in the circle this season and took the loss to fall to 5-3 on the year. The senior tossed 3.2 innings and allowed three runs on six hits while striking out three. Karley Yergler saw action in the circle, allowing just three hits during her 2.1 innings of work.
Ava Moore's two extra base hits were the highlight of a 2-for-3 day, and included a triple, a home run and an RBI.
How It Happened
After a pair of scoreless innings by both the Hawkeyes and Illini, the Orange and Blue got on the board with Moore sending a home run over the left field fence.
Iowa loaded the bases with two away in the bottom of the fourth and the Illini walked in a run, locking the battle 1-1. The opposition tacked on a pair following the play, taking the 3-1 lead.
Despite having three innings to make up the deficit, the Illini offense was unable to plate a run, falling to the Hawkeyes in the tournament finale.
Up Next
The Orange and Blue host Saint Louis for the team's home opener on Friday. First pitch from Eichelberger Field is slated for 2 p.m.
Notes
» Illinois wore white jerseys, moving to 0-3 while donning those.
» The Illini dropped to 31-29 all-time against the Hawkeyes.
» Ava Moore's home run was the second of the year for the freshman.
» Moore extended her hitting streak to three games.
» Illinois finished 2-3 at the Wooo Pig Classic.
» The Fighting Illini fell to 0-1 against conference opponents when games are not counted towards conference play.
» The Illini are 0-7 against power conference opponents.
