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Salukis defeat UE softball 1-0 in 10 innings

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CARBONDALE, Ill. – Purple Aces sophomore threw a career-high 9 1/3 masterful innings in the circle, but a late hit saw Southern Illinois edge the University of Evansville softball team, 1-0, on Tuesday at Charlotte West Stadium.

Florey struck out seven Saluki (26-21, 13-7 MVC) batters in the effort, which was her longest start at UE (20-27, 11-10 MVC). She gave up just six hits in the game. Brianna Jones threw ten innings of shutout ball, giving up seven hits while striking out 11.

"That was a great game featuring two of the best pitchers in the league just battling," Aces head coach Mat Mundell said.