The team was run-ruled by Pittsburgh (8-4) in the first game before bouncing back with a run-rule win against Providence (3-3) in the second.
Saluki sophomore starting pitcher Savanna Dover struggled with her accuracy Friday against a Pittsburgh team that reached the NCAA Regionals last season.
Dover walked nine in 4.2 innings with four of the Panthers' eight runs coming from walked batters.
Things weren't much better offensively as the Dawgs tallied four hits in the game. They were 1-9 with runners on against the Panthers.
Four of the five innings featured Salukis reaching scoring position, but they batted 0-4 in those situations.