VALPARAISO, Ind. – After jumping out to a 3-0 lead, the University of Evansville softball team was able to hang on for a 3-2 victory over Valparaiso in Sunday's series finale.
UE (14-28, 7-12 MVC) starting pitcher Morgan Florey went the distance and struck out 15 Crusader (18-21, 5-12 MVC) batters. The Purple Aces notched six hits on the day with two coming off the bat of freshman Toni Galas. Box Score (PDF) "We showed outstanding fight out of our ladies today! This team just never gives up," Aces head coach Mat Mundell said.