Softball February 05, 2016

Rangers Finish 0-2 After Day One in San Angelo

Box Score 1 | Box Score 2

Leading Off - Game One
Score: Northwestern 0 – Angelo State 6
Records: Northwestern (0-1, 0-0 GAC) – ASU (2-0, 0-0 LSC)
Location: Mayer Field – Angelo, Texas

SAN ANGELO, Texas – Northwestern Oklahoma State Softball was taken down in their first contest of the season against the Rambelles of Angelo State University by a final score of 6-0.

At The Dish

Four Rangers contributed one hit each on the day for the Northwestern offense as Amber Mills, Stephanie Couser, Madison McGraw, and Jordan Haya all went one for three in the game.
Jordan Baughman led the black-and-red on the defensive front as she totaled four assists and one put out.

The K Zone

Brittany Olender (0-1) started in the circle for the black-and-red as she went 2.0 innings giving up three hits, three earned runs, and striking out one batter.
Madison Garza made a relief appearence as she threw 3.2 innings giving up two earned runs on four hits, and struck out one as well.
Finally Karly Murray entered the game to throw 0.1 innings and facing two hitters.

Game Changer

The Rangers comitted two errors early in the game which was a difference maker as the Rambelles finished with zero on the day.
Angelo State out hit Northwestern during the match-up as well, 7-4.

Around The Horn

This was Head Coach Charlie Zeilman debut game as Northwestern's head softball coach.

Leading Off - Game Two
Score: Northwestern 2 – Adams State 6
Records: Northwestern (0-2, 0-0 GAC) – ASU (1-1, 0-0 RMAC)
Location: Mayer Field – San Angelo, Texas.

SAN ANGELO, Texas – Northwestern Oklahoma State Softball was taken down in their second match-up of the day by the Grizzlies of Adams State University, 6-2.

At The Dish

Audrey Estes, Madison McGraw and Jordan Haya each recorded one hit on the day.
Stephanie Couser provided both of the Ranger RBI's despite going 0-4 at the plate.
Both McGraw and Amber Mills scored each of the black-and-red runs against Adams State.
Sarah Williams tacked on a steal to her stat line as well in the second inning.

K-Zone

Jalena Arthur began the game in the circle for the Rangers and was able to go 5.1 total innings giving up four earned runs on three hits while striking out two.
Madison Garza would come in on relief, pitching a total of 0.2 innings as she gave up two earned runs on three hits and struck out one.
Karly Murray pitched the final inning of the match-up facing three batters and retiring the side as well.

Game Changer

Adams State tallied four total errors in this game against Northwestern, but a huge six run inning late in the game saw them propel themselves into the driver's seat to claim the victory overall.

On Deck
Northwestern Oklahoma State Softball will continue their road campaign in San Angelo, Texas as they will face Texas A&M - International and Angelo State each on Saturday, Feb. 6 at 10:30 a.m. / 12:45 p.m.

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Players Mentioned

#21 Stephanie Couser: 2B; 5' 5"; Senior

#1 Audrey Estes: C/UT; 5' 4"; Sophomore

#8 Madison McGraw: OF; 5' 7"; Sophomore

#5 Jalena Arthur: UT; 5' 5"; Freshman

#15 Madison Garza: P; 5' 4"; Sophomore

#16 Amber Mills: SS; 5' 4"; Junior

#20 Karly Murray: INF/P; 5' 9"; Freshman

#25 Sarah Williams: C/INF; 5' 7"; Sophomore

Players Mentioned

#21 Stephanie Couser
: 5' 5"; Senior
: 2B

#1 Audrey Estes
: 5' 4"; Sophomore
: C/UT

#8 Madison McGraw
: 5' 7"; Sophomore
: OF

#5 Jalena Arthur
: 5' 5"; Freshman
: UT

#15 Madison Garza
: 5' 4"; Sophomore
: P

#16 Amber Mills
: 5' 4"; Junior
: SS

#20 Karly Murray
: 5' 9"; Freshman
: INF/P

#25 Sarah Williams
: 5' 7"; Sophomore
: C/INF