TERRE HAUTE, Ind. – Indiana State opened its three-game series against Murray State with a 2-0 victory, powered by home runs from Hannah Welch and Sophie Esposito, along with a dominant performance in the circle from Hailey Griffin.
Griffin (5-5) was nearly untouchable, tossing a complete-game one-hitter while striking out seven and allowing just one walk.
She set the tone early, retiring the first nine batters she faced and holding the Racers hitless until the fourth inning, when Minor recorded their lone hit of the game.
Welch put the Sycamores on the board in the bottom of the second, launching her second home run of the season—and her career—to give Indiana State a 1-0 lead.