TERRE HAUTE, Ind. – Indiana State scored all of its runs in the first inning and used big defensive plays and strong pitching to carry the Sycamores to a 3-2 win over Evansville Wednesday afternoon at Price Field.
The win seals the series win for the Sycamores (16-29, 4-16 Missouri Valley), the third straight year Indiana State has claimed the season series over the Purple Aces (16-26, 6-13). The teams had previously split a doubleheader in Evansville on April 10.
Indiana State's prolific opening frame began with a leadoff infield single by Leslie Sims, who promptly stole second.