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Softball defeats Salukis in Saturday contest

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Freshman Jess Willsey was a perfect 3-for-3 with four RBI on Saturday to pace the University of Evansville softball team to a 4-3 victory over Southern Illinois at Tri-State Orthopaedics Field at James and Dorothy Cooper Stadium. Box Score Each of Willsey's hits resulted in RBIs as the Purple Aces earned a huge rebound victory. Jenna Nink scored three runs while earning two walks and a hit.

Sydney Weatherford encountered some trouble in the first inning with four of the first five batters reaching base, resulting in a 1-0 lead for the Salukis.