Box Score 1 | Box Score 2 SPRINGFIELD, MO. - The University of Northern Iowa softball team opened conference play in a double header against Missouri State on Saturday.
After only having four hits in the first game, the Panthers (13-11, 1-1 MVC) fell to the Grizzlies (13-10, 1-1 MVC) in their first game of the day, 6-0.
The second match was much more prosperous for UNI. Starting pitcher Alyssa Buchanan held off the Grizzlies to only nine hits and two runs.
After Sammey Bunch struck out, Anna Varriano came into the top of the second inning with an immediate home run into left field.