WACO, Texas - The Texas State softball team (8-3) used some aggressive baserunning to defeat No. 17/15 Minnesota before falling 1-0 in a pitcher's duel against Illinois on the first day of the Baylor Invitational Friday.
The Bobcats won a 3-2 decision against Minnesota when Texas State scored twice in the second inning and added another run in the third inning.
Texas State's lone loss of the day came after Illinois scored the lone run in the game with a solo home run by catcher Bella Loya.
GAME 1
Texas State scored its first two runs in the second inning.